[throwawaysleep]

> If AI was so good at reducing work, why is it every company engaging with AI has their workload increase.

Throughout human history, we have chosen more work over keeping output stable.

[coldtea]

Throughout human history we were never given the choice. We were forced into it like cattle.

[alex43578]

You could always choose to work less, but would have less as a result.

These days, that choice is more viable than ever, as the basic level of living supported by even a few hours a week of minimum wage affords you luxuries unimaginable 50 or 100 years ago.

[whaleidk]

See a lot of people on this site doing it willingly. I think a lot of people will always choose perceived convenience over anything

[Ygg2]

You are correct; however, it should be noted that even the top 1% overworks themselves to some extent (e.g. American CEOs work on average 63h per week). They do it for a different reason, though.

[danaris]

"Throughout human history", approximately 90% of all work was to produce food. More work meant more food, which meant more people could survive.

We don't have to do that anymore. We have enough food for everyone.

Now, we're just being whipped to work harder to produce more profits for the people who already have more than they will ever be able to spend. We're just increasing their dollar-denominated high scores.