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WEN_QONHIUNG t1_ix0fk8r wrote

Reply to comment by DaPretzelBoi in Workplace brain scanning to make employees happier and more productive by BotJunkie

Yes, it’s called UBI, which would follow a steep loss of jobs because the people would demand it, whether by the ballot, wallet, or bullet. This would be paid for by taxing automation.

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Artanthos t1_ix26fs0 wrote

Or people will be shoveled into barracks style dormitories, fed very basic meals in cafeterias, and any resistance will be summarily put down by much better armed police.

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WEN_QONHIUNG t1_ix27hlc wrote

At that point why not just execute 90% of humans?

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Artanthos t1_ix7p8eb wrote

People like to believe they are good.

With the solution above, the wealthy will be able to legitimately state that they provided food, clothing, and shelter to the unemployed masses.

It just won’t be what you are asking for. It will also be far better than the conditions experienced by the poor in Victorian England, where the wealthy thought they were doing good by helping the poor and the orphans.

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