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Automation could erode political power, UBO proposed as solution

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As economies become increasingly automated, individuals may lose political power if they become solely dependent on government-provided income like Universal Basic Income (UBI). This dependence could make them vulnerable to repression, as historical reliance on citizen cooperation for state function diminishes. To counter this, concepts like Universal Basic Ownership (UBO) propose making citizens co-owners of the economy, providing dividends that are harder for governments to control than direct cash payments. Ensuring individuals retain the ability to refuse cooperation with authorities is also crucial for maintaining political leverage. AI

IMPACT Discusses potential loss of political power due to automation and proposes Universal Basic Ownership (UBO) as a countermeasure.

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Automation could erode political power, UBO proposed as solution

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · MarkelKori ·

    Political Power in an Automated World

    <p><span>Once the entire economy—or nearly the entire economy—is automated, people may lose their political power. Since people are no longer needed to carry out orders, those in power gain the opportunity to engage in repression with impunity and to consolidate their power even …

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