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Randy introduced an intriguing question about the desirability of owning a humanoid robot, Optimus, in various domestic and work environments. They shared thoughts on how much individuals might be willing to pay for such transformative technology, asserting that perceptions of value would evolve as the market adjusted to the advent of humanoid robots.
The possibilities of what automated labor and assistance could alleviate in terms of daily struggles ignited conversations about future societal structures and human interactions with AI and robotics. Stern frequently prodded Randy to share his own predictions about how these technologies would evolve, both in household settings and broader societal landscapes.