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While the prospect of lower costs for goods sounds promising, the challenges lie in the job market. Musk acknowledged the fears many harbor regarding mass unemployment driven by automated systems. Supportively, he noted that the economies might not suffer drastically as many traditional roles decrease; instead, the real question would be how individuals find fulfillment in a life where they don’t need to work for basic necessities.
This raises significant concerns about societal structure and purpose as human labor diminishes. Musk stressed that the upcoming challenge society faces will not be material but existential—defining meaning in a future where basic survival is no longer a struggle.