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Re:Why I'm not worried about AI job loss by ndsipa_pomu on Friday February 13, 2026 @08:28PM (#47010417)
Throughout history, big advances have come from humans having more "idle time", so we should be aiming for the population to be less busy as they can then hopefully focus on pursuing the arts or sciences.
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Re:Why I'm not worried about AI job loss by NegativeK on Friday February 13, 2026 @08:35PM (#47010475)
Big advances have also come from some of the most violent, destructive wars the planet has seen.

I agree with you on principle, but I don't think it's straightforward as your point states.

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Re:Why I'm not worried about AI job loss by ndsipa_pomu on Saturday February 14, 2026 @09:30AM (#47014804)
Well, wars are going to happen anyway. If we abolish all idle time, it's pretty much the same as getting rid of artists, poets, philosophers, writers etc.
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Re:Why I'm not worried about AI job loss by gedy on Friday February 13, 2026 @08:57PM (#47010694)
> big advances have come from humans having more "idle time"

A few people

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Re:Why I'm not worried about AI job loss by dullcrisp on Friday February 13, 2026 @09:26PM (#47010902)
Which ones?
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Re:Why I'm not worried about AI job loss by bitwize on Friday February 13, 2026 @10:15PM (#47011170)
Generally the rich.
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