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One of the most pressing challenges in the AGI era is preventing the concentration of power in the hands of governments or a handful of corporations. Total reliance on government welfare systems or universal basic income (UBI) schemes can inadvertently diminish individual economic agency, creating dependencies that may undermine autonomy.
A promising alternative is decentralization—redistributing ownership and control from centralized authorities to the broader society. While nationalization has historically been problematic—often leading to inefficiency and suppression—more nuanced approaches, like social ownership and stakeholder economies, offer constructive pathways.