A Society Where Nobody Works is Economic History's Greatest Victory
rand_longevity · x · 2026-08-11
In discussions about AI and the future of society, a quoted viewpoint has gained attention: a society where nobody has to work should be the greatest victory in economic history.
The argument points out that people mostly discuss this prospect as a catastrophe, which reveals how deeply society has confused employment with purpose. This touches upon the core ethical and social implications of AGI.
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