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99% of 1790 jobs automated, humans wealthier but facing new challenges
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99% of 1790 jobs automated, humans wealthier but facing new challenges

Automation has wiped out 99% of jobs from 1790, making humans wealthier and healthier. However, this raises questions about the future role of humans in an AI-driven economy and the potential for societal changes. If AI develops to the point where humans and AIs have enduring complementarity, humans might still have jobs in the post-AGI future. But if AI becomes truly general and vastly smarter, faster, and cheaper than humans, there might be nothing for humans to do except live off UBI. The state can be arbitrarily repressive if AIs fight wars, and humans become economically useless. AI writing has become common in major newspapers and GitHub projects, making the discourse around software engineering dumber. The instrumental dimension of software engineering has improved, but the dimension of work that's about building up human capital has collapsed.

Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min read

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Tesla Halts Solar Roof Tile Production After 3,000 Installations
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Tesla Halts Solar Roof Tile Production After 3,000 Installations

Tesla has stopped supplying Solar Roof tiles, redirecting customers to conventional solar panels. The company notified its network of certified installers that it would only ship conventional solar panels going forward. Over roughly seven years, Tesla installed only about 3,000 Solar Roof systems across the US, with peak weekly installations of 21 to 32. The Solar Roof product was not financially viable, with the installation process taking roughly two-plus weeks compared to two days for conventional systems. Despite this, some contractors would do it again with a manufacturer that commits to long-term support and parts. The decision impacts local contractors who absorbed the training and tooling costs for the Solar Roof.

Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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