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zipperdz t1_j19eg7k wrote

This is why I love capitalism. The only winner is going to be the consumer.

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WrongTechnician t1_j1cm62x wrote

This idea ignores the possibility that consumers will consume things that are actually bad for them. FB misinformation, SEO manipulation, are not necessarily pro consumer despite being profitable. People love cheap sugar and look how that’s working out for society.

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zipperdz t1_j1cpy7k wrote

Even now, with all the misinformation, I am happy with advancements in technology. They power agriculture, healthcare, logistics and many quality of life tools to connect people around the world. This race for AI will only further the efficiency of these systems and unlock new possibilities that will save lives and put food in mouths. And bro, if Twitter offends you just close your eyes lol it’s a screen. No need to knock the future because the internet is scary sometimes

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WrongTechnician t1_j1cx61n wrote

I’m very active on Twitter and it does not offend me, that’s a peculiar association and odd bias you seem to have inserted here. You can be pro capitalism and pro technology while also being thoughtful about its potential risks. The theoretical argument for the Twitter purchase is to encourage free speech and highlight how big companies have used their tech to shift public narratives and opinions. Google almost certainly does this to some extent already. Google rushing with a half baked competitor releasing an intelligence that is so believable most people do not scrutinize it for accuracy has profound implications for human society.

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