Why not start by taxing the use of computers, the internet and smartphones, all major vectors of work automation. (Let's not).
A "robot tax" would be a tax on innovation, on the engine of prosperity. You tax what you want less of.
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Don't give them any ideas!
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Would that apply to income tax too? Surely we don't tax people's employment because we want less of them.
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Don't disagree that it would be a tax on innovation. But not sure we tax primarily as a disincentive.
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so income tax is because what?
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Agree
@fchollet, but tell that to '#basicincome now' advocates who say rent/capital going to tech innovators should be taxed to fund#ubi.https://twitter.com/fchollet/status/833419671592275968 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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That is a simplistic understanding of taxes. You tax to incorporate an externality. Taxing robots can offset labor changes.
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I think of tax as a regularizer (in part). Helps to control and manage transition in this case
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just terrible. Gates is making lobby for...?
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