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Originally Posted by rice_classic
If the robots (insert any other major disruption) leaves us with nothing to lose, and enough of us have nothing to lose….
Then eventually those with something to lose will have a big problem.
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This is an interesting topic to chat about. Don't remember if it's been posed yet. Rather than questioning whether it will happen, let's assume that some breakthrough, for lack of a better word, will allow robots to replace 60% of the current workforce by 2033. I don't think that's likely but for the sake of conversation pretend it's real. What does society look like?
I think the asshats at the top are smart enough to not let things get to the rebellion stage, at least in the US sphere of influence. Probably see doles paid out. Just enough to give people something to lose. Maybe some laws to protect human employment or a robot tax. Part of the solution could be to ship people to other places. Whether thats considered a punishment or honor depends on the level of risk involved I think.