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Ghosts in the Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, & Capitalism

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Navigating the Impact of AI and Automation on Capitalism

The chapter explores the potential consequences of AI and automation in capitalist structures, raising concerns about widening wealth inequalities and the emergence of a techno-feudalistic society. It highlights the effects of AI on job sectors like coding and advertising, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in technological advancements. The conversation also touches on the limitations of universal basic income and the possibility of fundamental disruptions to capitalism due to shifting labor dynamics caused by automation.

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