The future of humanity might be one of unrivaled prosperity - a post-scarcity civilization - of abundant power, advanced automation and robotics, and sophisticated artificial intelligence helping boost efficiency to all economic sectors. But what would such an economy look like, and what challenges might we face getting there?

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Credits: Economies of the Future Episode 235; April 23, 2020

Writers: Isaac Arthur

Editors: Evan Schultheis Keith Blockus Dillon Olander

Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator