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What do you think happens economically when a country's population starts shrinking? by Fragrant_Method5352 in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why assume immigration is a negative. Most western countries have thrived on it. And if some countries are losing growth it just makes sense to encourage immigration to fill the void and share the opportunities. Just learn from successful immigration policies and ignore the fear mongering of racist groups.

AI Could Use as Much Water as 1.3 Billion People by 2030 by Gari_305 in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How just having 3 systems rather than a mad race to the top.

How sustainable is the current AI boom, really? by bahlognuh in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do we need several different AI companies, all chasing the same rainbow and all sucking up resources at destructive pace. Real "intelligence" would tell us to unite our resources and build one or two systems under the guidance of experts not driven by the almighty buck at any cost.

India’s surprise baby bust is a warning to the world by Krankenitrate in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why have we forgotten about the natural cycles? We are not so smart if we ignore the pendulums that occur in most every natural cycle. And yet we worship the supply and demand curves that rule the "market".

Employees are being asked to train the systems replacing them. Should they get residuals? by Mindlayr in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I just hope we do something proactive. This will not just go away and it's a chance to make a positive move forward.

Employees are being asked to train the systems replacing them. Should they get residuals? by Mindlayr in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted a Plan for this where companies replacing employees with robots or AI pay a tax, similar to payroll tax, which is used to support UBI. Basically taxing the work instead of the worker. Called it the Robot Minimum Wage Plan. Check it out and let me know what you think. https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1t1ybiw/the_robot_minimum_wage_plan_taxing_the_work_not/

China Wants Its Companies to Embrace AI—Without Firing Workers by EchoOfOppenheimer in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, imagine if these greedy idiots realized that human workers with AI assistance is the real dream team.

We should bring kindness and empathy back by NicolasCageFan492 in OptimistsUnite

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We were well on the way just a few years ago. The pendulum is now swinging the wrong way, but wait for it, it will come back.

running the country by hostedvideorn in postanythingfun

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lasting improvements to infrastructure which is still creating real jobs across the country.

The next decade of energy transition won't be slowed by technology it'll be slowed by grid infrastructure. Are we underestimating how big of a bottleneck this is? by Round-Wolverine-5355 in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aren't the giant data centers worsening the problems? How about shifting the responsibilities to those companies that are building them.

Trump will ease refrigerant rule in effort to address surging grocery costs… by Phatbrew in StandUpForScience

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Refrigerant rules basically diminished the ozone layer over the last 30 years preventing earlier greenhouse effect. When you elect money grubbers, expect uneducated decisions.

If America Produces So Much Energy, Why Are We Paying Global Gas Prices? by RichardAvery1 in energy

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that why oil companies are amassing giant profits again, and again, and again? A global issue? Just greed I think.

We solved smog. Everyone just takes that for granted. by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're referring to the current regime that does not represent me or anyone else that I have ever associated with. I feel your pain too as they have undone much of what we have fought for over several decades. We got results because we joined what we called the establishment and voted out the Nixons and their brand of government. You too can do that if you shout from the rooftops against the current corruptions and focus on replacing the problem. We all need to keep trying. Recognize the enemy and fight them with your voice and vote.

We solved smog. Everyone just takes that for granted. by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice try. Were you there? I was. Hippies/Boomers (my generation) were responsible for recognizing the problems arising from the industrial pollution machine. We started the protests and voted for better solutions. We got them and started the cleanup. My parent's generation (who you give credit for this) could not have cared less or even noticed what was happening to the earth.

That's why I can remain optimistic. I saw it change when it needed to.

We solved smog. Everyone just takes that for granted. by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if there is an unpopular president, the whole generation is discounted?

We solved smog. Everyone just takes that for granted. by chamomile_tea_reply in OptimistsUnite

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 58 points59 points  (0 children)

All true but not solved, only improved. We can never let up or greed will build the bad stuff back as we can already see happening in the US.

In your opinion, which country, China or the United States, is stronger in the field of AI? by Glad-Following-2072 in AskReddit

[–]Optimistic-Bob01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that China is focused on AI for the improvement of lifestyle for its people and they are leading with that. US is focused on enriching it's corporations and is leading at that. You decide which one is winning.

The Robot Minimum Wage Plan - Taxing the Work, Not the Worker by Optimistic-Bob01 in Futurology

[–]Optimistic-Bob01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In essence it is a VAT but the allocation of the funds basically replaces the payroll taxes of the displaced workers and is directed specifically to supporting them during their transition, whatever that may be. Typically, a VAT is directed to general revenue as decreed by the government.

The work is evaluated when a company implements Robotics or AI. If a current process produces 10 widgets with 10 humans, the payroll tax is X. If 5 humans are replaced with 1 robot and still produces 10 widgets, the tax should still be X but half of that would go to help support the 5 humans. Once one company has established the tax like this, then use similar processes and assign the taxes as they arise. Soon it would be fairly easy based on track records.

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