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  • Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 30

    Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 30

    Universal Basic Income (UBI) aims to alleviate poverty and adapt to economic shifts due to AI-driven unemployment. Advocates include influential figures like Musk and Bregman, who highlight its potential societal benefits. However, opposition persists regarding the nature of work, necessitating commitment from wealthy individuals for successful implementation and future evolution in employment definitions. Read more

  • Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 29

    Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 29

    The concentration of wealth among the richest individuals is primarily rooted in traditional industries, rather than AI. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated wealth growth for the ultra-rich, raising concerns about income inequality and the nature of work. Solutions like universal basic income and wealth redistribution are proposed to address these challenges. Read more

  • Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 28

    Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 28

    AI Unemployment Artificial‑intelligence‑driven unemployment is becoming a pressing topic across many sectors. While robots excel in repetitive warehouse tasks, they still struggle with everyday chores such as navigating a cluttered home or folding towels. Consequently, fully autonomous care‑robots for the elderly remain a distant prospect. Nevertheless, AI is already reshaping professions that require long training Read more

  • Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 27

    Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 27

    From Red Envelopes to Smart Finance In recent years China has accelerated the intertwining of state‑led surveillance, artificial‑intelligence‑driven finance and ubiquitous digital platforms. The country’s 2017 cyber‑security law introduced harsher penalties for the unlawful collection and sale of personal data, raising the perennial question of how much privacy is appropriate in an era of pervasive Read more

  • Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 26

    Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 26

    The battle for AI supremacy among tech giants centers around data access, raising ethical concerns about privacy and the hidden exploitation of micro-workers. Advanced algorithms manipulate user behavior for profit, often promoting misinformation. Regulatory awareness and ethical frameworks are crucial to ensure technology serves human interests rather than addiction and division. Read more