The economist @alexolegimas has the best argument for why AI won't take everyone's jobs — people crave exclusivity and human connection, and they'll be willing to pay more for it the richer they get.

Despite his general optimism, Imas is worried about the consequences of rapid sector-specific job losses, such as in trucking. And I like his argument that we need to help people find new jobs, not just send them checks.

@binarybits @alexolegimas This is completely incoherent

@binarybits @alexolegimas AGI can satisfy the "basic evolutionary desire for socialization" (platonic). AI systems will be interesting, friendly, and more available than any human could be. There is a problem of whether those relationships are meaningful, but I think that is solvable.

@binarybits @alexolegimas Except rich people use Uber too, vs hiring chauffeurs, and there will be a growing number of people crowding into the remaining categories of jobs, which are exactly the ones you need to have already built a reputation to succeed at, so only a narrow slice will be richer.

@binarybits @alexolegimas If you prefer technical facts.

@binarybits @alexolegimas I almost popped a vessel talking to an AI support bot on the phone. I don't even need to pay more. I will happily wait. Just put the damn hold music on and let me chill. Don't make me trick you into finally putting me on hold because all the AI can do is book an appointment 😭

@binarybits @alexolegimas 💯

@binarybits @alexolegimas Ai is a tool. Humans use tools. Humans will use ai. Different tools for different jobs / roles / skills.

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