It will be a challenge to guarantee that these benefits are shared widely and fairly. That said, I am optimistic. The idea that wealthy elites would simply hoard this new abundance is grounded in a misunderstanding. When goods are truly abundant, hoarding them is pointless. Nobody bottles up air for themselves, because it’s easy to get and there’s enough for everyone.
Not breathing polluted air is a highly valued commodity, enough that the US dismantled its manufacturing for it.
