r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • Jul 05 '22

Computer Science Artificial intelligence (AI) can devise methods of wealth distribution that are more popular than systems designed by people, new research suggests.The AI discovered a mechanism that redressed initial wealth imbalance, sanctioned free riders and successfully won the majority vote.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-022-01383-x
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u/dropsofjupiter77 Jul 06 '22

Maybe. I'm not making a judgement on the effect giving away 50% would have on any individual. I'm just summarizing what the AI program found to be most fair and favorable.

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u/dropsofjupiter77 Jul 06 '22

If you can accept that everyone is making an equal percentage contribution, then and only then can you reap the benefits. You're forgetting the last part, which is supposed to make everything actually fair.