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The UK seems to be prototyping that. We're changing to a society where everyone lives by claiming benefits. (eg. https://www.gbnews.com/money/benefits-claimants-earnings-rev...)


Ugh, GBNews, outrage fodder for idiots and the elderly with no ability to navigate the modern information landscape.

You can tell it's watched almost exclusively by old people because all the ads on the channel are for those funeral pre-pay services or retirement homes.

Safe to ignore anything they have to say.


> Safe to ignore anything they have to say.

And that of anyone who quotes them too


The everyone living on benefits as a prototype for the singularity was a bit tongue in cheek.


Fair enough, it’s so hard to tell these days.

I do wish me dad would stop watching that channel though, it can’t be any good for his heart.




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