the worst case is that all the gaps happen at once and we all starve to death because the surplus is not enough to keep people alive.
This does not follow at all. The total amount of production would somehow have to decrease, otherwise it’s just a question of distribution of resources, which is the whole point of UBI. To literally starve, they would need to shut down some amount of food production (the robots don’t eat).
Good point. Decreased quality of life due to competing with ai for basic resources has already begun (RAM prices) and will eventually show up in non direct goods.
This does not follow at all. The total amount of production would somehow have to decrease, otherwise it’s just a question of distribution of resources, which is the whole point of UBI. To literally starve, they would need to shut down some amount of food production (the robots don’t eat).
food production still consumes resources that the robots do care about. fuel, machinery, logistics capacity etc.
Good point. Decreased quality of life due to competing with ai for basic resources has already begun (RAM prices) and will eventually show up in non direct goods.