McSweeneys on # Ai #economics "Benjamin owns a farm. He employs 100 workers plowing his fields. His total payroll is $10 million/year. One day, he buys a mule,
A satirical piece uses the analogy of a farmer named Benjamin who replaces his human farmhands with mules to illustrate the potential pitfalls of AI adoption. Benjamin's attempt to achieve massive productivity gains through automation backfires spectacularly, leading to significant property damage and financial losses. The story further critiques corporate culture by humorously depicting Goldman Sachs engaging in a bizarre ritual called "Blood Sacrifice Friday." AI
IMPACT Satirical piece suggests AI adoption may lead to unforeseen negative consequences and corporate absurdities.