I've been thinking a lot about the upcoming transition to a world with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). As a software developer, I've noticed how the pandemic has already hit our economy hard, and with AI being able to dramatically increase productivity, I'm worried about job security. It feels like there will be fewer developers needed since demand isn't rising as fast as AI's capabilities. This concern extends to many white-collar jobs, leaving a lot of people potentially unemployed. We're not fully at AGI or ASI yet, so we're in this tricky transition phase without things like Universal Basic Income (UBI) to fall back on. Will the shift be painful in an ultra-capitalist world? What are your thoughts and plans for navigating this potential crisis?
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It's hard to say what the future holds; they call it the singularity for a reason! The best we can do is stay healthy, keep an open mind, and appreciate what we have now. This could be our last sunny day before the storm hits. Embrace the chaos if you can!
I get it, but this idea that 'you can’t predict' is becoming a bit of a cult mantra. We can see trends; it doesn’t mean it has to end in dystopia. History shows despite turmoil, societies manage to adapt.
The truth is, the economy's struggles aren't solely due to AI; it's capitalism failing under its own contradictions. Technology often leads to fewer jobs despite creating abundance, but without social structures like UBI, it runs into problems.
Isn’t that the catch-22? We’re advancing technologically, yet people lose jobs. It’s going to take more than just tech firms to build a safety net for this shift.
Exactly! We need to start investing in community-oriented systems to counterbalance all this tech advancement and ensure everyone has the resources to adapt.
If you ask me, we should look to movies like Mad Max. Survival skills will be crucial if society collapses! But let’s be real; I'm prepping my wardrobe to look fierce while I navigate the chaos.
I guess bigger gear gives you more power, huh? But seriously, if it goes south, it might be every person for themselves!
Honestly, I’m drowning in work right now! I can't see how AI could replace any of my tasks—if anything, it just seems to compound the workload! Is anyone else feeling buried under too much to do?
Are AI tools supposed to make your work easier? Maybe it also depends on your specific role and how adaptable your industry is.
What do you do exactly? Sounds like there might be a silver lining if AI comes properly into play.
I've actually decided to start a pig farm to prepare for tough times! My pigs and I are bonding over our daily walks and enjoying life while we can. Who knows, once UBI comes around, I might get even more creative with my piggy plans!
That's a bizarre yet intriguing way of getting ready! Isn’t it funny how we might end up going back to roots in farming? Nature has a way of reminding us what’s important.
But isn't calling it a 'singularity' just a fancy way to say nobody knows what’s going to happen? Look at history, we know how humans act, especially when greed and power are involved. The wealth gap might widen, but the transition could end up being more controlled than it seems.