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Irish_Dem

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17. We don't know that yet. AI is making great leaps....ridiculous to not consider it as a possibility.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #16)

Thu Nov 23, 2017, 12:41 PM

Nov 2017

It is possible for many jobs to be AI at some point in the future.

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IMO, the DNC has to introduce a UBI plan or program if they [View all] CK_John Nov 2017 OP

Well why do I need a UBI program doc03 Nov 2017 #1

Univeral Basic Income to provide a means of income. CK_John Nov 2017 #3

wtf is it? left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 #32

We introduce an idea like UBI in 2018 wasupaloopa Nov 2017 #2

What is "UBI"? nt tblue37 Nov 2017 #4

Universal basic income wasupaloopa Nov 2017 #6

"Universal Basic Income" MichMan Nov 2017 #7

Everyone should get the same amount, and it should make for a comfortable living. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #13

Shoot elephants !! pangaia Nov 2017 #26

If everyone is making a comfortable living, HeartachesNhangovers Nov 2017 #39

It should provide a basic income. Codeine Nov 2017 #40

My point is our current plans do not seem to be very effect, but CEO's are submitting plans. CK_John Nov 2017 #5

I don't see how our basic plans are not effective wasupaloopa Nov 2017 #8

If you are over 40 and do not have a degree you know you CK_John Nov 2017 #9

My guess is you don't have a clue how wasupaloopa Nov 2017 #20

With AI and robotics in our future, UBI is going to have to happen. nt Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #10

Or learn how to adapt MichMan Nov 2017 #11

So we will have a society whose sole function is to service robots? Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #12

Ridiculous assumption to believe every single job will be automated MichMan Nov 2017 #16

We don't know that yet. AI is making great leaps....ridiculous to not consider it as a possibility. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #17

A few will, but look at WVir they know coal is never coming back but they can't face CK_John Nov 2017 #14

UBI suffers from the same flaw as the $15/hour minimum wage... brooklynite Nov 2017 #15

We have to intruduce something so lets get started, my CK_John Nov 2017 #18

Who pays? Soc sec relies on workers paying in so older people will wasupaloopa Nov 2017 #21

Cant let logic get in the way of a popular idea MichMan Nov 2017 #23

Tell you what... GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #19

Why would anyone work if they get paid for nothing and those who do doc03 Nov 2017 #22

I think with AI and robotics, our concept of work with change dramatically. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #28

"Why would anyone work if they get paid for nothing..." To answer your bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #29

You're 50 years ahead of your time. dawg Nov 2017 #24

Thats like saying we needed gas stations in 1865 GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #25

Okay - we'll let you opt out :) bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #30

LOL. I wont hold my breath👍 GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #33

I agree. dawg Nov 2017 #34

yep I agree steve2470 Nov 2017 #38

It is a good thing to imagine what an advanced society will look like. Our survival depends upon it. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #27

That's true. dawg Nov 2017 #35

Dawg, this is the world I see, clear as day. Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #36

Canada is running a UBI pilot program Saviolo Nov 2017 #31

Kick sarcasmo Nov 2017 #37