• mydude@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Who will be the consumers when all jobs has been lost to AI and automation?

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      2 months ago

      Why would the consumers be needed, when the rich would own the (automated) means of production?

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        2 months ago

        Again, who will buy the products…? No work, no money, can’t buy products…

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          2 months ago

          Well no one, but that will not be a problem for those who are already rich.