That's a fair point. And of course, it's entirely reasonable to look back at history when we had similar panics about technology replacing human jobs and come to the conclusion that it's all hot air.

But I think we must be cautious in saying that just because we had the boy who cried wolf last time, that there can never be a wolf in the future.

This time might indeed be different, if AI can literally replicate humans. And if we say "Humans will just find new jobs", then the question that immediately comes to mind is "Why can't AI do those jobs as well?"

Personally, I think the future is that AI will also become consumers. This way, corporations can create their own customers and destroy them at will. It's actually the perfect solution. We won't need finicky human beings to power the economy. AI can both consume as well as create goods, and we won't have to destroy capitalism to do it!

As to what will humans do, well... as long as I'm a shareholder in these corporations, I have nothing to worry about.

Right. Which leads to the question: How will people earn money?

That's all very well. But do you suggest that we give people things for free, or do you expect people to pay for these demands using money?

Where will the demand come from?