I agree that automation shouldn’t replace meaningful parts of the human experience like conversations and creative expression. But I don’t think humans are exactly made or designed to be grocery store clerks - I think most grocery store clerks would much rather spend that time with their families and hobbies! In cases where automation replaces money-making tasks that humans would rather not do, it paves the way for UBI - a human centered system which has been proven to increase overall well-being and community involvement. Yes, there is quite a lot of work to be done if UBI is to be implemented, but the argument remains that automation is at its core. That makes it important. I do very much agree though that as with anything, we need to create and enforce boundaries - there are certain places where AI just doesn’t belong.
One way a robot would save the human race: design streets to calm vehicular traffic.
I'm continually amazed at how much human engineers ignore.
I agree that automation shouldn’t replace meaningful parts of the human experience like conversations and creative expression. But I don’t think humans are exactly made or designed to be grocery store clerks - I think most grocery store clerks would much rather spend that time with their families and hobbies! In cases where automation replaces money-making tasks that humans would rather not do, it paves the way for UBI - a human centered system which has been proven to increase overall well-being and community involvement. Yes, there is quite a lot of work to be done if UBI is to be implemented, but the argument remains that automation is at its core. That makes it important. I do very much agree though that as with anything, we need to create and enforce boundaries - there are certain places where AI just doesn’t belong.