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[–] basmati@lemmus.org -1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You're assuming the people that own the machines have any interest in keeping us alive to reap the benefits of a mostly automated workforce

[–] Lugh@futurology.today 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

the people that own the machines have any interest in keeping us alive

I never take ideas like that seriously. Even in sci-fi, the concept seems wildly fanciful.

[–] basmati@lemmus.org -1 points 2 months ago

Have you ever heard the term Superfund site or heard of the company Exxon?

Companies can, will, and have killed people for far less at the behest of the rich and powerful. If they get a scenario where they think they no longer need us, they'll make it happen.

[–] bungalowtill@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

The only hope I see here is that somebody needs to buy the shit