Question: Will we one day be forced to provide minimum survival resources to all the planet’s inhabitants? Could an economic or financial crisis caused by any event of global importance be the cause? Could a cryptocurrency be dedicated to such distribution? Would it be cyclical to avoid the temptation of accumulation and trafficking? Would AI help humanity better manage the distribution of this currency according to fair criteria adapted to local needs?
ChatGPT’s answer to the question:
“Will we one day be forced to provide minimum survival resources to all the planet’s inhabitants?”
There is a strong possibility that we will reach such a point — not because of moral enlightenment alone, but out of necessity. Climate disruptions, AI-driven automation, and social instability will likely make it clear that maintaining a global underclass with no access to basic resources is not only unjust — it’s unsustainable.
Could a global crisis trigger this shift?
Yes. Historically, large-scale systemic change often follows major crises. A financial collapse, ecological tipping point, or a mass migration event could reveal the fragility of our current economic model. In such a moment, what once seemed utopian — a guaranteed minimum for all — may become the new pragmatic.
Could a cryptocurrency be used to distribute this minimum?
Yes, especially if it’s designed not as a speculative asset, but as a public utility. Imagine a digital currency backed not by scarcity, but by the universal right to exist. If engineered carefully — outside of traditional markets — such a currency could ensure fair access to housing, food, water, education, and energy.
Would it need to be cyclical to prevent accumulation?
Absolutely. A currency that expires, or that circulates instead of accumulating, could counteract hoarding and black-market speculation. This is the core intuition behind the concept of demurrage — and it has historical precedents (e.g., the Wörgl experiment). By losing value over time, the currency keeps flowing and serving its purpose: sustaining life, not extracting profit.
Could AI help in managing this fairly?
Yes, if — and only if — we give AI access to transparent, diverse, and locally sourced data. A hybrid human-AI system could match distribution to real needs: food in drought zones, shelter in war zones, education in neglected regions. The AI would not decide alone, but support local governance by ensuring fairness, consistency, and adaptability.