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by sofixa 736 days ago
> Technology exists in the first place to reduce the execution of unwanted tasks by humans

Alternatively, the The Jevons Paradox:

> The Jevons paradox occurs when the effect from increased demand predominates, and the improved efficiency results in a faster rate of resource utilization.

As for this:

> Universal basic income can help here, while the economical model of the world adapts to the pace of technological advancements.

I might be pessimistic, but I don't see universal basic income being a thing in the next decade or so in any developed country. If anything, we'll probably go in the opposite direction with the looming demographic challenges (fertility rates below replacement, leading to an increase in the median age and the % of people working vs people not working, and most notably for many many countries, contributing to retirement/social security schemes).

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I'm with you. I'm saying this should be the goal, but i know it's a utopy. A dystopian cyberpunk future is more likely, in my experience with this planet.