[Descon]

Gig economy still requires a middle class for the demand side of the equation. So either the AI has employs humans in make-work projects, or we invent a meta economy that sits on top.

[Animats]

That is an excellent point. There have to be people with enough disposable income to take Ubers and order from Amazon.

[lazide]

Eh, for long term survival of the model yes, there has to be something left to ‘eat’.

While it’s devouring the group and getting stronger? Sustainability is not required.