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Making Money in a Post-Labor Economy: A Thought Experiment

In recent times, a particularly intriguing question has emerged around the changing dynamics of wealth generation in a future driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI). As the potential for human productivity diminishes, particularly through the rapid advancement of AI technologies, how might individuals still generate wealth? This article presents an exploration of this question, grounded in a thought experiment that investigates how one could transform an initial $5 investment into a trillion-dollar fortune in a post-labor economy.

Foundational Assumptions

The thought experiment begins with five key assumptions regarding the future economic landscape: