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The Social Contract is Breaking: David Shapiro on AI, Economic Collapse, and Capitalism 2.0

The fundamental agreement that holds our society together is under threat. In this pivotal third episode of the "Post-Labor Economy" series, host Dalibor Petrovic and author David Shapiro unpack the imminent breakdown of the social contract, driven by the rapid advancement of AI and automation. David Shapiro, author of the upcoming manuscript "The Great Decoupling," explains why the traditional pillars of societal power—property, democratic, and labor rights—are becoming dangerously unbalanced. As technology begins to erode not just physical labor but also human cognition and empathy, we are fast approaching a critical juncture. Without intervention, are we heading towards a "Cyberpunk" future of high-tech, low-life, where wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of a few? Or can we seize this moment to build a more prosperous and equitable future for all? This episode explores the concrete mechanisms of this economic shift and presents a compelling roadmap for "Capitalism 2.0," outlining specific interventions like Universal Basic Income (UBI), Sovereign Wealth Funds, and the revolutionary concept of "Algorithmic Rights" to rebalance power and ensure shared prosperity in an automated world. Join us for a crucial conversation about the future of work, wealth, and democracy itself. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome & The Focus of Today's Conversation 02:20 - What is Post-Labor Economics & The Great Decoupling? 03:55 - The 4 "Food Groups" of Human Labor That AI is Replacing 07:17 - The Imminent Threat: Why This Economic Shift is Happening NOW 10:30 - Defining The Social Contract: The Bargain for Peace & Prosperity 12:44 - How Automation is Actively Breaking the Social Contract 18:20 - The 3 Pillars of Power: Property, Democratic, and Labor Rights 22:50 - Why the Decline of Labor Power is So Dangerous for Society 40:35 - Two Futures: The Cyberpunk Dystopia vs. The Solarpunk Utopia 47:01 - A New Framework: The Pyramid of Prosperity (UBI & Shared Wealth) 50:00 - Rebalancing Society: The Pyramid of Power & Algorithmic Rights 57:37 - This is Not Communism: Building Capitalism 2.0