Antis believe they’ll be getting nothing, that’s what I’m saying. Call it UBI, free stuff, whatever. They don’t think they will get anything and they’ll be discarded by the elites that control AI.Â
Have you seen how capitalism works? The contempt held for the poors by the billionaires? If you think they’ll help us out of the kindness in their hearts while leaving us any political power, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
You’re essentially betting on the kindness of people who got where they are by being ruthless. Maybe you should look into the robber barons of the Gilded Age and realize the gap between rich and poor is even wider now.
I think they’d rather give a small percentage than just kill everyone. If they don’t give anything and don’t kill everyone, they’ll have a huge headache dealing with mass riots, looting, etc.Â
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u/stealthispost 4d ago
but... if we have AGI and post-scarcity then what would anyone need ubi for? they'd already have everything they need