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Bill Gates says a 3-day work week where 'machines can make all the food and stuff' isn't a bad idea (www.businessinsider.com)
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Bill Gates says a 3-day work week where 'machines can make all the food and stuff' isn't a bad idea::"A society where you only have to work three days a week, that's probably OK," Bill Gates said.

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[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If people are that poor they will just deautomate the machines in protest until UBI happens.

[–] TheRaven@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People don’t have that kind of power. Especially poor people.

[–] isles@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

A person doesn't, but people certainly do. And a small number can do a surprising amount if they're coordinated enough.

[–] Bluehat@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The companies will decide the level of automation

But who will be able to purchase what the machines make?