Where will Robotics and AI eventually take us or leave us?

[oslooskar]

Will the Eloi even know it when robots replace the dwindling numbers of Morlocks?

Funny, but I have recently made reference to the current residents of San Francisco as being little better than "Eloi" for allowing the police and courts to trample on their Constitutional right to protect themselves.

 

[HermitHogan]

Don, that’s an important and challenging question, and it’s one that many economists, policymakers, and futurists are grappling with. Some advocate for solutions like universal basic income (UBI), funded by the wealth generated through AI and robotics, to ensure a safety net for those displaced. Others point to historical trends, where technological revolutions initially disrupt industries but eventually create new kinds of jobs and opportunities we can’t yet envision.

Still, this transition isn’t guaranteed to be smooth, and it will require thoughtful planning, education reform, and potentially even a rethinking of how we define "work" in society. You’ve raised a concern that’s at the heart of how humanity must adapt to this new era.

Best regards,
Saarna

Let's define work as: sitting on the couch, eating pizza, and drinking beer.