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AGINSB t1_j64o0d7 wrote

In a good world, automation would free everyone up to work less while increasing productivity, allowing everyone to live better lives. In reality it'll just push more wealth to the wealthy.

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pretender80 t1_j6581sv wrote

Even in the star trek post scarcity replicator world, the people would still have had to seize the means of production (replication) first

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Zombie_Harambe t1_j65u7mu wrote

Less star trek "only work because you enjoy the feeling of fulfillment" and more Elysium "heavy handed elite live in literal ivory tower as we starve"

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