This episode of "Explain It To Me" from Vox explores the potential impacts of the AI revolution on the future of work and society. Host Jonquilyn Hill interviews Anton Koronek, an economics professor, and Tom Waite, a senior writer, discussing the possibility of "AI abundance," where AI handles busy work and increases wealth. The episode draws parallels to the Industrial Revolution, examining potential disruptions to the labor market and the need for new systems of income distribution, such as universal basic income. It also considers how individuals might find purpose and fulfillment in a world with less traditional work, and what steps can be taken to shape a positive vision for an AI-driven future.
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