Once we reach Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), what are some potential ideas for how people might generate income? I think that coupled with Universal Basic Income (UBI), each individual could have a government-provided AI agent that helps generate income. The costs of running these AI agents could be covered by alternative taxation methods, like including fees in electricity bills or scaling taxes based on AI performance. Essentially, people could act as subcontractors where their earnings are linked to how well their AI performs in the market. I'm curious about your thoughts and ideas on this topic!
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I think the impact on jobs will be gradual. Yes, AGI will change the landscape, but it could take time before we feel it. We might still function in the same way as before—working and earning—at least in the short term.
Honestly, nobody has a solid answer. We might see a repeat of past economic downturns where unemployed people suffer while the wealthy remain unaffected. If history tells us anything, it won't be pretty when people stop being needed.
Yeah, the history of inequality isn't encouraging. Just hoping things don’t spiral out of control.
With AGI, the whole concept of generating income might become outdated. We could see a shift to a post-scarcity environment where money loses its meaning entirely. Imagine a society where all needs are met by AI, and we don’t 'make money' at all to sustain ourselves!
That sounds appealing but what will be our roles then? I'd love to know how to remain relevant!
A lot of people might end up just following whatever the AI overlords dictate. It feels a bit like we could be living in a society where efficiency dictates our lives, with many being left in the dust if they don't keep pace.
True! I guess it could lead to a society that prioritizes efficiency over human needs. Not a comforting thought!
Money might not even be necessary once AGI is in play. We could end up just requesting what we need and having it provided. Think about it: if robots and AIs handle everything, what role do we have left?
Right? It's scary to think how easily we could become obsolete in our own economy.
Exactly! I believe there'll be a transition period where we need to adapt.