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The conversation touches upon future societal shifts driven by AI automation and fleet electrification. Bernie Sanders’ calls for measures such as a robot tax, reduced workweeks, and worker equity reflect concerns about job displacement—primarily in mid-level management and white-collar sectors—due to AI and robotics.
Participants argue that increased productivity and AI-driven efficiencies could expand economic “pie,” providing resources for social programs like Universal Basic Income (UBI). The emphasis is on proactive entrepreneurship, leveraging AI tools to create new industries and opportunities, rather than passive reliance on government intervention.