THE WORLD'S FIRST FACTORY WHERE ALL WORKERS ARE HUMANOID ROBOTSIf the factories of the future are fully automated, like Zeekr’s in China, where humanoid robots do all the work, a big question arises: how will private companies make money if people aren’t working, don’t have incomes, and therefore can’t buy what those factories produce? Right now, the system works because workers earn a salary and spend it, but if robots take over everything, that cycle breaks.
The most talked-about solution is universal basic income, a kind of state-funded allowance so people can live without working. But here comes another paradox: if you get paid just for existing, what incentive is there to strive for more? Some might work to earn extra and improve their lifestyle, but those who rely solely on basic income will become the new poor. They won’t lack the essentials, but they won’t be able to aspire to anything more either. It would be like a modern-day rationing system—you can survive with the basics, but not really live well.
And here’s the key point: in any society, there will always be an elite. If factory owners lose control of the money because no one can afford to buy their products, the state will take over, deciding who gets what and under what conditions. Those who manage this system will become the new gods of Olympus, controlling everything while the rest simply depend on them. Whether it’s through big corporations or an all-powerful state, there will always be a few who hold the reins while the rest rely on whatever they decide.
So, who should govern us—the private sector or the state?
Neither one in absolute terms. If the private sector holds all the power, the relentless pursuit of profit could turn people into mere cogs in a machine designed to enrich the few. But trusting the state blindly isn’t the answer either, because history has shown that when bureaucrats and politicians take full control, things often slide into communist models that fail, suffocating individual freedom and crushing innovation.
The only viable path is balance. The private sector must continue driving progress, technology, and advancements in healthcare, education, and science—thanks to competition and financial incentives. But the state, as the voice of the people, must ensure that progress doesn’t come at the cost of our freedom or dignity. A system where innovation moves forward, but with enough oversight to prevent anyone from becoming a slave to it.
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THE FUTURE OF ROBOTS AND THE EMPLOYMENT DILEMMAIt’s becoming increasingly clear that androids will soon be part of our daily lives, taking on household chores, grocery shopping, and even jobs in factories, logistics, and construction. Automation is advancing with the goal of reducing costs and increasing profits, but this raises a major issue: if robots take over our jobs, where will we get the money to live? If too many people are unemployed, who will buy the products these companies produce?
There are two possible scenarios. One is the creation of a new economic model, where automation forces the implementation of a universal basic income to ensure financial stability for those who can no longer find traditional jobs. This way, consumer spending remains active, and the economy avoids collapse.
The other scenario is a transformation of the job market. Just like the Industrial Revolution eliminated some jobs but created many others, automation could generate new professions we can’t yet imagine. Humans might shift towards creative fields, tech-driven roles, or industries where empathy and human interaction remain irreplaceable.
What’s clear is that if we want a future where robots make life easier without triggering social collapse, we must rethink the economic model. Technology is progressing, but without a strategy for adaptation, the risk of a consumption crisis is real.
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