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DaPretzelBoi t1_iwzw7z7 wrote

Reply to comment by WEN_QONHIUNG in Workplace brain scanning to make employees happier and more productive by BotJunkie

We need systems in place to allow people to get by fine without jobs before we get too far into automating them and reduce the number of jobs available. Capitalists are vehemently opposed to such an idea.

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kraemahz t1_ix066nb wrote

We do need those things, they likely will not happen without it being bad for quite a while to the point that those resisting it have no choice.

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WEN_QONHIUNG t1_ix0fn0v wrote

Bingo. A short period of suffering is necessary to compel the people to demand UBI and not take no for an answer.

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WEN_QONHIUNG t1_ix0fk8r wrote

Yes, it’s called UBI, which would follow a steep loss of jobs because the people would demand it, whether by the ballot, wallet, or bullet. This would be paid for by taxing automation.

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Artanthos t1_ix26fs0 wrote

Or people will be shoveled into barracks style dormitories, fed very basic meals in cafeterias, and any resistance will be summarily put down by much better armed police.

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WEN_QONHIUNG t1_ix27hlc wrote

At that point why not just execute 90% of humans?

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Artanthos t1_ix7p8eb wrote

People like to believe they are good.

With the solution above, the wealthy will be able to legitimately state that they provided food, clothing, and shelter to the unemployed masses.

It just won’t be what you are asking for. It will also be far better than the conditions experienced by the poor in Victorian England, where the wealthy thought they were doing good by helping the poor and the orphans.

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