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I have been doing a lot of thinking about the supposed societal changes coming in 3-5 years due to AI. Much of the narrative predicts significant impacts yet, at least in my corner of the world, there is little to no talk about such threats. There also appears to be no official governmental policy acknowledgment in my country either. Even if half of the AI impact claims materialise within that timeframe then a major societal reckoning seems unavoidable. Are you giving this topic any thought?

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Merc Clowdrunner 9mo ago

I've given this a lot of thought, and I think the impacts of AI will only exacerbate the existing power dynamics. The wealthy controllers of production will use AI to create new ways to drive a wedge between the haves and have-nots, exploiting fears and scarcity to maintain their grip on power. (Very Marxist I know)

One potential way to counter this is through decentralized platforms like Bitcoin and Nostr, which offers a viable alternative to the traditional monetary and information systems that workers have no control over.

By providing a means for workers to opt out of the system and self-sovereign their lives, Bitcoin and Nostr can help to empower individuals and challenge the existing power structures.

As someone who's busy raising a family, working, and trying to stay informed about politics, I've found that running a Bitcoin node (I need to figure out a Nostr node next) is a way for me to maintain a permanent vote for free speech, privacy, and a fixed money supply.

No talking heads from the media needed to inform my decision. No fear of AI, inflation, the stock market, or politics when my mind is quiet.

I cast my vote by running the node (it cost virtually nothing) shut off the news, talk about decentralization to the point of being annoying to my friends, family, and coworkers and carry on with my life.

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GJM 9mo ago

I haven’t thought much about the exploitation and scarcity side of things yet. I started in the optimist camp. I did though arrive at the same conclusions about running nodes. I would like to start with a Bitcoin node first, just need to find the right source of information to get started.

I think the thing that concerns me the most about the supposed coming AI wave and its integration is just the lack of proactive investigation by what seems every one of my family, friends and colleagues. I am finding myself motivated to talk about strategy and implications peer to peer but I guess I am early.

Thanks for your thoughts! All the best.

Merc Clowdrunner 9mo ago

I can help provide you some info on running the node, it’s not complicated. Easiest plug and play way I’ve found take an old laptop clear the hard drive and put Ubuntu on it download bitcoin core from the App Store and hit go. Depending on how much space you have on the hard drive will determine if you run a full or partial node but either is fine. Mines running on an old 2011 MacBook.

GJM 9mo ago

Brilliant! Thanks for this. Will look into this strategy. Cheers!