What is your case at all? AI could usher in a post scarcity world so why not have more humans who can enjoy better lives?

You just said AI Armageddon as if there is an already predetermined ending that is widely agreed upon.

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pelotron 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I love how "post scarcity world" is tossed around as if the earth has infinite natural resources.

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ianm218 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

With renewables and nuclear we have basically unlimited energy, which can solve a lot of resource related issues.

What are you concerned we would run out of?

	▲	Daishiman an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Helium? Rare earth minerals? Having to mine ever deeper because there are essentially no easily accessible mineral deposits? The fact that mining has enormous costs and the potential to permanently destroy sources of fresh water?

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geodel an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

Yeah, see those millions laid of last 5-10 years, everyone got better, more fulfilling jobs. Companies are falling over each other with ever more outrageous perks and salaries. Excellent healthcare, plentiful housing, unlimited education opportunities, nothing is scarce any more.

Thinking hard, the only thing we are having shortage is of AI tokens. Thats all we need to plan for or worry about in coming decades.

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red-iron-pine 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

it could. but it won't.

ai only solves labor, it doesn't solve human greed.

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i_idiot 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Well, isn't it already difficult for the not-rich to add to families? Add to that the uncertainty with income and future. Unless socialism is widely adopted, I am not sure humans can enjoy better lives especially with additional burden of kids. Hell, people can't afford homes now. I don't see a widely agreed upon or convincing positive ending. I already see (read about to be accurate) effects of AI on young graduates. I'd assume people hope for better ending, but would prepare for the worst.

	▲	ianm218 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		When people say "people can't afford homes now" your referring to places like NY, MA, and CA where people can't afford homes because the local governments have made it basically impossible to build to match the demand in the areas? I.e. Massachusetts despite being one of the most desirable places to live ranks 50th in housing production per capita. You're not sure humans can enjoy better lives in the future? Like you think things could only get worse?