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Innovators like Jacques Fresco propose a resource-based economy—where AI and automation manage resource allocation, potentially replacing currency altogether. This approach aims to foster a meaning economy—a future where human fulfillment derives from contribution and creativity, not paycheck dependency.
Implementing such visions requires sweeping political, social, and economic shifts. Critical questions include "Who controls the distribution of wealth generated by AI?" and "How do we prevent dependency and ensure fairness?"