To be honest, I am posing a serious possibility: are we really sure that AI will cause a democratization of knowledge? I mean, our society is valuable and keeps us alive, so shouldn't we be at least asking the question?
It seems like even questioning technology around here is taboo. What's wrong with discussing it openly? I think it's rather naive to believe that technology will make life simpler for the average person. I've lived long enough to know that many inventions, such as the internet and smartphone, have NOT made life easier at all for many, although they bring superficial conveniences.