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The original was posted on /r/collapse by /u/theMarketerZ on 2025-10-09 11:41:17+00:00.

Is there a logical answer to the above question?

Realistically and as rationally as possible: they want to replace workers with AI, automation or outsource to cheap labour countries in order to reduce costs and maximise profits.

But, is this not going to cause a rise in unemployment and less buying power for the average citizen?

If the average citizen can’t buy, then who is going to sustain the consumer economy? If no one has money, who is going to buy their products?

It seems like they’re sacrificing long term sustainability for short term gains.

Or do they actually believe there’s going to be some sort of universal income (which most likely won’t happen)?

I just don’t see clear benefits here. A lot of specialists in tech-related fields seem in trouble right now due to AI and outsourcing to cheap labour countries. And probably more industries will be affected, basically anything that can be automated efficiently.

It is a reasonable claim that a significant percentage of the population might find themselves jobless.

More likely than not, this will just cause a financial crisis or depression.

Or is there a perspective I’m not seeing here?