Post-work society

[1] Some post-work theorists imagine the complete automation of all jobs, or at least the takeover of all monotonous, rule-based, predictable and repetitive (and thus unworthy of humans) tasks in the future by ultimately cheaper, faster, more efficient, more reliable and more accurate intelligent machines.

However, studies show that in some contexts, modern chatbots generate answers that are rated as more empathetic and qualitative than human ones.

[12][13] Some theories of a post-work society focus on challenging the priority of the work ethic, and on the celebration of nonwork activities.

[14] These theories also underscore the importance of developing community-based activities and self-improvement programs to fill the void left by traditional labor structures.

[18][19] According to Nick Bostrom, advanced artificial intelligence has the potential to not only automate jobs and create abundance, but also undermine the purpose of many leisure activities, such as shopping, gardening, or even parenting.