[SlinkyOnStairs]

> For some reason

That reason would be the constant proclamation of such by business leaders, and these days, especially by AI company executives.

Just yesterday Elon Musk was in the news again for making noise about the need for a Universal Basic Income, with the clear implication of massive job market disruption.

[roncesvalles]

It's pretty clear that Elon Musk suffers from sadism; edgelords tend to.