The Future of Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Joi Ito's Thinking

“Those supporting the negative income tax recognize that the importance of work is not just the income derived from it, but also the anchor that it affords us both socially and psychologically. Work provides a sense of purpose as well as a way to earn social status. The places we work give us both the opportunity for socializing as well as the structure that many of us need to feel productive and happy.”

The Future of Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Joi Ito's Web
https://joi.ito.com/weblog/2016/06/14/the-future-of-w-1.html
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