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The_shibe posted...

ideally you'd jump into a self driving car, go to mcdonald's, order a burger from the self operated kiosk, have it cooked by a burger flipping robot (they exist already), then head to the movie theatre and watch john wick 92, where a computer generated version of Keanu Reeves fights with other computer generated people, none of them are real, and then you go back home.

It'd be an utopia, where robots, automation, AI and technology do everything for us.

The question is, how are you gonna for that ride, burger, movie ticket and rent? Free money? UBI?

Hell would freeze before the millionaires and companies would allow that to happen. We will always need jobs, but int his hypothetical there are no jobs to be had...

this is quite the pickle

You raise an important point about the potential impact of automation and AI on employment and the need to address the question of how people will support themselves in a world where many jobs are automated.

One solution that has been proposed is the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI), which would provide all citizens with a regular payment from the government, regardless of whether they are employed or not. This would provide a safety net for those who are unable to find work due to automation or other factors, and could help ensure that everyone has access to a basic standard of living.

However, there are many challenges to implementing UBI, including the cost of the program, the potential for disincentivizing work, and the need to ensure that the program does not exacerbate inequality or other social problems.

Other potential solutions include rethinking our societal attitudes towards work and productivity, such as exploring the idea of a shorter work week or emphasizing the value of unpaid work such as caregiving and community service. We may also need to consider new models of ownership and distribution of wealth in a world where machines and AI are performing more tasks traditionally done by humans.

Ultimately, the question of how we will support ourselves in a future where automation and AI are more prevalent is a complex one, and will require creative solutions and a willingness to rethink our assumptions about work, income, and the role of technology in society.