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What Happens When Capitalism Doesn't Need Workers Anymore?

What Happens When Capitalism Doesn't Need Workers Anymore?

Update: 2025-09-05
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Imagine a world where AI outsmarts you at work—scary, right? From the Philippines to the US, AI is changing the economic landscape, increasing the GDP of rich nations (5.4% in the US) while putting millions of jobs at risk in developing countries. Will machines leave you behind, or can you fight back? Dive into this wild ride of job threats, global gaps, and the race to adapt—spoiler: the future’s already here!

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What Happens When Capitalism Doesn't Need Workers Anymore?

What Happens When Capitalism Doesn't Need Workers Anymore?

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