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Bernardo de La Paz

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2. AI (not this wave, but the next) is a great opportunity to distribute wealth more fairly, equitably and rationally

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 04:29 PM

Sep 10

A lot of people worked just as hard as anyone working in or profiting from AI.
A lot of people are as smart as anyone working in or profiting from AI.
A lot of people worked just as hard as anyone AND are as smart as any working in or profiting from AI.

Massive wealth always depends on luck. Great luck. Born in Ohio instead of Calcutta slums, for example.

Current wealth and income inequality are at unsustainable levels. This is a great opportunity to make life less brutal for billions of people. Humanity needs to seize this opportunity while it can be done peacefully.

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The AI Future [View all] applegrove Sep 10 OP

Consequences? NOBODY CARES. Go for the quick buck. usonian Sep 10 #1

AI (not this wave, but the next) is a great opportunity to distribute wealth more fairly, equitably and rationally Bernardo de La Paz Sep 10 #2

I have always seen technology as liberating, and it gave me a good career. usonian Sep 10 #3

I mostly only follow Yan Lecun in that field jfz9580m Thursday #4