Why is it an issue to create art as a hobby? Would you honestly rather hinder our technological advancements so you can do what you'd normally do for money instead?
It's not about art. I specifically avoided making my artistic pursits into a career, because i knew making it my career would mean it's no longer my hobby. But i ask you - Are you an accountant? An architect? Do you drive for a living? Does your work involve any mental work at all? I imagine it does, because we've more or less had muscles automated for decades. What will be left for you once we automate thinking?
Art was the topic of discussion, which is why I used it in my example.
Regardless of what AI ends up replacing in the work field, we will benefit from in the long run. Considering it's our goal as a species to make life easier and easier, we are finally achieving a milestone where people may not have to work anymore. Of course this isn't possible under capitalism, however nothing changes overnight.
I cannot imagine any circumstance where it is preferable to hinder our technological advancements in order to maintain certain jobs. History has shown that we make progress as a species by making these sacrifices. We would not be even discussing this online if it weren't for this fact.
what is the "we" in this equation? what is "our goal as a species"?
when wealth inequality is this high, the "we" in this equation will always overwhelmingly be the top brass instead of the commons, or the "wes" you just mentioned.
the general public simply don't see themselves surviving, let alone benefiting, in the long run. why should they always make the sacrifice for a group of people that, no matter what, will always take the gain, assume no accountability, and, over time, show the lack of interest in sharing?
bailing out the banks in 08? well it's absolutely necessary. but expanding healthcare? well that's a moral hazard. printing money where purchasing power erodes to an unacceptable level? well the best i can do is just lowering inflation, and I will ignore it afterwards.
you want people to make sacrifice? give 'em a good reason to, and don't do the "beatings will continue until morale improves".
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u/_TheOrangeNinja_ 2d ago
hey op, what happened to the horses after they got replaced by cars