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Sunday, July 12, 2020

AI technology will soon replace error-prone humans all over the world – but here's why it could set us all free

It sounds like a scary prospect, but if it's approached in the right way, it could open us up to a much more fulfilling way of life




Can AI set us free and make us happier, or will we become bored without all the problems and hassles? Will machines outclass us in every way? 

The monopolising of AI will lead to mass unemployment and mass welfare, reverberating globally. AI efficiency and efficacy will soon replace the error-prone human. It must be the case that AI is to be socialised and the means of production, the AI, redistributed: in other words, brought under public ownership. Perhaps, the emergence of co-operative groups made up of experienced individuals will arise to undertake managerial functions in their previous, now automated, workplace. Whatever the structure, such an undertaking will require the full intervention of the state; on a moral basis not realised in the Luddite struggle.

Envisaging an economic system of nationalised labour of AI machinery performing laborious as well as lively tasks shan’t be feared. This economic model, one of "abundance", provides a platform of the fullest of creative expression and artistic flair for mankind. Humans can pursue leisurely passions. Imagine the doctor dedicating superfluous amounts of time on the golfing course, the manager pursuing artistic talents. And what of the politician? Well, that’s anyone’s guess... 




The Independent 

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9 comments:

  1. lastgreekJuly 12, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stepford_Wives_(1975_film)

    What's taking the Japanese so long? :(

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  2. Andrew AndersonJuly 12, 2020 at 4:44 PM

    Humans can pursue leisurely passions.

    Not according to the JG maniacs - unless you are rich and own the automation.

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  3. NeilWJuly 13, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    There's no evidence of an automation revolution.

    http://www.overcomingbias.com/2020/06/no-recent-automation-revolution.html

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  4. Peter PanJuly 13, 2020 at 8:00 AM

    Evidence has to wait for predictions to come true.
    For example, truck drivers (and drivers in general) are going to lose their jobs to automation.

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  5. Matt FrankoJuly 13, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    I like the skepticism Neil....

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  6. NebrisJuly 13, 2020 at 8:52 PM

    Philip Goetz • a month ago

    I worked for many years on automating other people's jobs, including air traffic controllers, computer network security specialists, inspection mechanics, abstract summarizers, and genome analysts. Every project I completed, every advance that I made, and every program I wrote, which might automate any part of anyone's job, was killed by people who felt threatened by it.

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  7. NebrisJuly 13, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    Without UBI, the resistance to automation will understandably remain fierce and intransigent.

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  8. Peter PanJuly 14, 2020 at 4:48 AM

    Without UBI or a JG, the resistance to automation will understandably remain fierce and intransigent.

    Rule 1. Keep workers desperate.
    Rule 2. Don't mess with rule 1.

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  9. Peter PanJuly 14, 2020 at 4:51 AM

    Universal Basic Food pilot program:
    https://youtu.be/QuSEFQjloNE

    Only 14 dislikes

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