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New comment by noopprod in "The dead economy theory"

noopprod — Sun, 31 May 2026 08:29:27 +0000

I mean there is pressure on democratic governments to increase benefits - welfare, disability, retirement etc, spending, beyond a sustainable amount. (However if AI delivers massive productivity gains its whats going to keep humans in the game (our political power))

New comment by noopprod in "The dead economy theory"

noopprod — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:39 +0000

of course. nice name btw

New comment by noopprod in "The dead economy theory"

noopprod — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:27:31 +0000

> only people worth existing is the people with capital? replying to this with my thoughts

IMO The missing link is that, as long as humans still have political power, that is the basis of their economic power under the new system. The reason is that it is a continuation of the dynamic we see now in western decadence - politicians bribe the populace for votes. So on one side you have the market for political support, balanced with the market for capitalist robot operations, on either side of the political arena.