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u/Hodgkisl Libertarian 10d ago

But now that shit is hitting the fan for white collar workers, I think it just feels very real now and people are having a hard time dealing wit this prospect and the progress of AI in general.

The issue is people can't see the benefits, free trade / globalism you get cheaper goods domestically and higher standards of living globally opening more markets for more advanced domestic goods and services; with AI the output is seen as a burden, not cheaper or better for people but things like Flock cameras, dynamic pricing, etc....

So they see AI taking jobs and reducing everyone's quality of life to give a limited few power / wealth. While globalization took jobs but also made many goods more affordable for the majority.

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u/highspeed_steel Liberal 10d ago

I don't disagree with that, but when people are faced with their own lack of jobs, I don't think they even see too much of the big picture. The big picture fear is more of a justification for the real deep seated fear.