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1da day ago People always say that if people had basic income they wouldn’t work, yet people who have more money than they could ever spend typically continue to work in some capacity as do their children, even if it’s charity work or something else.

82397451 Of course, they tax the rich in Finland so they can afford it. 7More replies to elleunchained myfancyplants 1da day ago Yup, rich people work, I want to work but can’t. People like doing things, very few are happy doing nothing or even only entertainment things.The real problem is capitalism […]

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AI Will Do Most Jobs ‘Better, Faster, Cheaper’: Silicon Valley Billionaire Vinod Khosla Calls For Universal Basic Income Silicon Valley billionaire and venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has issued a bold prediction: artificial intelligence (AI) will replace most human jobs over the next 25 years.

In a recent blog post, Khosla wrote about the implications of AI and warned that "80% of 80% of all jobs, maybe more, can be done by AI, be it primary care doctors, psychiatrists, sales people, oncologists, farmworkers or assembly line workers, structural engineers, chip designers, you name it."

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9h9 hours ago People always say that if people had basic income they wouldn’t work, yet people who have more money than they could ever spend typically continue to work in some capacity as do their children, even if it’s charity work or something else.

43660241What they mean is folks might not be willing to work some of the (degrading, underpaid) jobs they want done.10 myfancyplants 6h6 hours ago Yup, rich people work, I want to work but can’t. People like doing things, very few are happy doing nothing or even only entertainment things.The real problem […]

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Post published:4th October 2024

Post category: Business / Current Affairs / Lifestyle Post comments: 0 Comments We may earn money or products from any Amazon affiliate products mentioned in this post. As AI and robotics continue to evolve at an astonishing pace, society faces an unprecedented question: What will happen to human jobs when machines can do it all? This blog explores whether a Universal Basic Income (UBI) could be a solution and considers the impact on the economy, human health, and happiness. Human Value […]

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AI and tech developments are already pushing people into more precarious work, but UBI could cushion the transition

October 4, 2024

Opinion: Why wait until the robots take our jobs? We need a basic income now By Karl WiderquistSee original post here. In recent years, one of the most popular arguments for universal basic income (UBI) – a regular cash payment delivered to every individual with no work requirement or means test – has been the fear that automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will someday take our jobs. This, it’s argued, will cause massive unemployment and make UBI […]

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South Africa is undergoing a major political shift after the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the general elections on May 29, 2024. This historic event has initiated complex negotiations between the ANC and its political rivals to form a coalition government. As discussions progress, one of the central topics is how to maintain or increase income support for adults, especially the continuation of COVID-19 relief payments for the country’s poorest households. Contents [ hide ]

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A socio-cultural revolution: The case for basic income

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· Follow 10 min read·7 hours ago Basic income makes little sense to neoliberal thinkers, though solid arguments exist for providing all citizens with a regular, unconditional sum of money. Economist Dr Jan HM Stroeken is one of the advocates of basic income . He challenges the narrow neoliberal definition of work and explains the economic feasibility of basic income. He points out that it encourages active citizenship, where citizens bring something in return for getting something. An active citizen takes the initiative, gets involved, […]

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The Flaws of Universal Basic Income in a Fully Automated Society

In recent years, the idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has gained traction as a potential solution to the challenges posed by automation and artificial intelligence. Prominent figures like Elon Musk have proposed UBI as a way to ensure that people continue to have financial resources, even in a world where machines and AI handle most labor. However, as we examine the deeper implications of such a system, particularly in a fully automated society, significant flaws in the idea become apparent.

This essay will explore the core issues surrounding UBI […]

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