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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 25 MIN

Post Labor Economics - What If Owning Things, Not Working Jobs, Became the Way People Make Money?

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As AI, robots and other smart technology start doing moreand more jobs, economics researcher David Schapiro warns that we might be heading toward a time when very few people have traditional jobs. That’s a big problem, because most of the money people use to buy things today comes from their paychecks, about 60% to 80%. But that number could drop to half or even less soon within the decade. The good news? There’s a new idea: instead of getting money from jobs, people could earn money from owning things that make money, like businesses, land, or technology. This idea gives people more freedom and helps communities stay strong. It’s not a wild dream but rather it’s a smart, real plan. The big question is: will your community help make this happen, or wait until it’s too late?#PostLaborEconomics #FutureOfWork #Automation #AIImpact #WealthDistribution #OwnershipEconomy #PostLaborFuture #EconomicAgency #DistributedCapitalism #AIAndMarkets

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