AI Efficiency Will Flatten the Demand Curve
rseroter · x · 2026-07-14
This post discusses the Jevons Paradox, questioning not whether it holds true, but why people instinctively shy away from it every time.
The core argument is that efficiency gains from AI will likely mirror past tech waves: ultimately driving down unit costs and flattening the demand curve, meaning that "cheaper" leads to "used more."
The post emphasizes that this isn't a new phenomenon, but rather a recurring issue destined to repeat itself in the AI era.
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