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When the Robots Take Over... - Cautionary Questions

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Cautionary Questions: AI and the Future of Work

In this chapter, the hosts return to Cautionary Questions for 2024, diving into listener inquiries about the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. They discuss the potential of Universal Basic Income as a solution to job displacement and explore how evolving economic structures could adapt to increased automation. The conversation reflects on the human need for purpose in relation to work, considering the implications of a future where traditional employment may no longer exist.

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