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The discussion opens with a stark observation: technology has reached a point where it can outperform human labor in virtually every sector. From design and taxes to creative industries like art and film, computers are not just enhancing productivity but are also redefining what it means to work. The worry is palpable: as robots become more capable—potentially costing as little as 40 cents an hour—human beings may find themselves redundant. This impending shift raises fundamental questions about employment, purpose, and individual agency.