Because it’s a forum about massive and largely unavoidable technological upheaval that is Henry well might destroy the way most people earn a living. Whatever the exact contours of the new economic reality, it’s going to be unlike anything that’s existed up until this point. Part of the reason for arguing for a utopian way forward is because we know that’s not where the society is naturally heading and we want a utopian voice in the conversation when the utilitarians start talking.