Owen McGrann
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Cory Doctorow: AI fuels a "dead economy" prioritizing speculation over utility
Cory Doctorow argues that the current economic focus on speculative ventures, particularly in AI, represents a "dead economy" where value is derived from future resale rather than utility. He criticizes figures like Elo…
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Essay Explores AI's Potential to Cause Economic Stagnation
Owen McGrann has published "The Dead Economy Theory," an essay exploring the potential for AI to lead to economic stagnation. The theory posits that advanced AI could automate many jobs and creative processes, potential…
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Mastodon Web App Requires JavaScript or Native Apps
This article discusses the challenges and nuances of using the Mastodon social network. It highlights the technical requirements, such as enabling JavaScript or using native apps, for accessing the web application. The …
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AI automation threatens to create a 'dead economy' by eliminating consumers
A new economic theory posits that widespread AI adoption, aimed at cutting labor costs, could lead to a "dead economy." The argument suggests that as companies automate jobs to boost profits, they simultaneously elimina…