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SubstaqueJacque's avatar

Another great round-up, but does UA/Commonplace have a paper on AI across the board? I agree that it's crap for schoolkids (and even college kids in some subjects) AND that it might make American workers much more productive and better paid. But where's the transition? How do all of us workers get ready for AI in the workplace without letting it wreck our earlier learning experience?

Nathan Woodard's avatar

Oops indeed. The arguments for de-industrialization are as pervasive as they are pernicious. I’ve met influential figures controlling billions in mission-driven capital who have asked—without a trace of irony—why I’m so intent on re-instantiating American manufacturing, or why I regard it as a vital geopolitical imperative.

Richard's avatar

Relying on Russia for natural gas would make sense if the EU/UK weren't simultaneously committing aggression against them.

Oscar sarabia's avatar

Try not to show your bias, but we already know your pussy ass never leaves the room Lewis Rodriguez

Gary's avatar

I'm having a hard time imagining how America's workers will fit in the new age where productivity has increased x50. But I guess that's the point: we can't imagine it, but it will happen. That's the beauty of capitalism. Twenty years ago no one would have imagined that the U.S. would be the dominant player in space or be a major energy exporter, yet we are.

Rainbow Roxy's avatar

Couldn't agree more. This really builds on your points from last week, showing how the 'shortage' narrative is often just a smokescreen for companies not wanting to invest alot in their own workforce. It's classic how they blame everything but their own retention issues. Great insight into the real mechanics here.