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AGI's economic impact: Will hyper-efficiency cause asset deflation?

The potential advent of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) raises significant economic questions, particularly concerning asset depreciation and deflation. If AGI leads to hyper-efficient production and abundant resources, the value of many goods and services could plummet, challenging traditional economic models based on scarcity and appreciation. This could disincentivize investment and fundamentally alter human motivation for economic activity, as the prospect of substantial returns diminishes. AI

IMPACT Explores potential economic disruptions from AGI, questioning traditional value and investment models.

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AGI's economic impact: Will hyper-efficiency cause asset deflation?

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/SGC-UNIT-555 ·

    Assuming the AGI/RSI pathway occurs how exactly would we deal with the basic all encompassing economic asset depreciation/deflation issue in this scenario?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>It seems to go against our current or any system expecting increasing or at least low levels of asset appreciation? Also why would anyone buy anything substantial (low demand) if product prices are in constant gradual free fall? China is experien…