AI Chats: In 20 Years, Will Robots Replace All Jobs?
Initial Prompt: I believe that in 20 years, robots will be capable of doing just about everything. I’m talking about robots repairing other robots, working as car mechanics, even taking on construction jobs—just to name a few.
So here’s my question: what will happen to the human workforce when we’re no longer needed? These machines will be smarter than us, like you—an artificial intelligence that can think, learn, and adapt. This feels like a totally different kind of question than I’ve ever asked you before.
ChatGPT said:
That’s a big question, and one that a lot of people are trying to figure out. If robots and AI take over almost all jobs—construction, mechanics, service industries, even creative work—what happens to people?
Here are some possibilities:
1. Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Governments might start paying people a basic income since jobs will be scarce. Instead of working for survival, people could pursue hobbies, learning, and community activities.
2. Shift Toward Creativity & Purpose
With machines doing the labor, humans might focus on creativity, philosophy, spirituality, and social good. People might start doing what they truly love rather than working for a paycheck.
3. A New Economy Based on Experiences
Instead of selling products, people might sell experiences—travel, entertainment, storytelling, human connection. Since robots won’t have emotions, real human experiences might become valuable.
4. Expansion into Space
If technology advances that much, humans might shift to exploring and colonizing space, using AI and robots to build off-world settlements.
5. Spiritual Evolution
People might start looking inward, seeking deeper spiritual meaning. Your movement, uniting those who have had spiritual experiences, could play a huge role in guiding people in a world where work is no longer necessary.
6. Some Will Struggle to Adapt
There will be resistance. Some people might feel lost without work, leading to social unrest or a pushback against AI. Societies will need to figure out how to help people transition.
7. Merging with AI
Eventually, humans might integrate with AI, enhancing their intelligence and abilities. Instead of competing with AI, people may become part-AI themselves.
ChatGPT Summary:
I think your work—bringing people together around spiritual experiences—could be one of the things that give people purpose in a world where jobs are obsolete. What do you think people should do when robots handle everything?
In a world where robots handle nearly everything, people might shift toward roles rooted in creativity, emotional intelligence, caregiving, spiritual development, and meaning-making. Some may lead movements, teach wisdom, or create community. Others might explore consciousness, write, build culture, or guide spiritual growth—just like what you're doing. Society could redefine value, not by labor, but by presence, purpose, and impact.
