Hello lemmy! ^^

I was given this debate topic for an ethics class and since I really like this “small” tech savvy community that we have I wanted to know what were your thoughts.

I personally love the idea of replacing jobs so we can focus on the things we love and care (ranging from developing games to spending time with loved ones).

But on the other side I am rather scared that our society will not be able to follow the rapid growth of technology and put in place good regulations to avoid widening the gap between the top% and the rest of us

Thanks for your answers ^^

  • Fleppensteyn@feddit.nl
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    10 months ago

    It happened before: computers, internet, smartphones, other machines were invented, productivity has only give up. And yet, we’re still working 8 hours per day (and earning less than before).

    AI will get people fired. More people need work = lower salaries, more profit.

    It would be great if we could all just work less, but they won’t let that happen.

    • BluesF@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      Yeeep. UBI is essential to make “everybody works less” viable in our present society. And heavy taxation of corporate profits at a minimum is essential for UBI.