RE: There is no Table
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Some people think that once we have robots doing all the menial tasks that we don't want to do, then we will all be able to live in abundance
It would be interesting to see a discussion between you and taskmaster about this since he likes to use the phrase "age of abundance" when talking about the future with AI.
I have mostly been in the middle with regards to the future with AI. I do think that a lot of things will be more affordable [see cars, phones, etc.] with the advancements in technology, but I do think a UBI will be the way for regular people to survive.
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Taskmaster seems to take it from the position of the extremely wealthy, not from the average person. The wealthy will be on that island, living it up, never having to see the suffering of others. I guess, that is one approach to the future.
Once a UBI really takes hold, we become reliant on handouts completely. Where does that lead? Abundance? Or slavery?
It depends on how it is handled. If it is treated like a basic right, then I can't see how it can be construed as slavery. It can be like free public school or healthcare in other countries. And since it is given to all regardless if they are working or not, wouldn't it be the opposite of slavery where people are forced to work for nothing?