100% Unemployment: on keeping busy when the robots take over (2013)

Re:100% Unemployment: on keeping busy when the robots take o... by thrance on Friday January 24, 2025 @08:55AM (#42813035)

Yes, that was my second scenario. Truthfully, I don't know how it will go down, I can only hope we get a good outcome.

In my mind, I still think 100% unemployment would mean a lot of people who live today in relative comfort, and are therefore complacent with oligarchy, would get very mad. Even if bought by billionaires, I doubt they'd retain the same quality of life as when the economy needed them.

And I don't see billionaires isolating themselves forever in gated communities, what's the point of being this powerful if you live in a golden cage? Look at Musk, he's the richest man in the world, and could just chill in the shadows but is constantly seeking attention and recognition.

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Re:100% Unemployment: on keeping busy when the robots take o... by busyant on Saturday January 25, 2025 @08:08AM (#42821424)

> I still think 100% unemployment would mean a lot of people who live today in relative comfort, and are therefore complacent

My prediction if we get there is that the "AI" will present us with a seemingly 'benevolent' solution.

"AI has solved everything. Climate change. Limited resources. AI can fix it all. Everyone except a select few must stop ... reproducing."

It's like when a large organization wants to reduce headcount and they do it with buyout packages and retirement.

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