What if every mundane, repetitive and/or low paying job were replaced by computers/robots just like in Sci-Fi movies?
They already are… from check-out counters to call centers, all types of manufacturing and even… education. I think it’s reasonable to assume that as corporations look for even more ways to cut costs and technology advances, this is a trend that will continue unless, of course, there is some revolution to stop it, which is not likely for reasons I won’t go into right now.
What does it mean for our economy/soceity if the majority become increasingly unnecessary?
Will only computer programmers, software developers, engineers, scientists, doctors and a few relative others be gainfully employed?
Will everybody else compete for service jobs that can’t be replaced by technology, which are already becoming increasingly fewer?
Will the increasing majority live in abject poverty and the minority live in luxury or, will the price of goods and services drop accordingly so that all can afford them, even if they are unemployed?
Do you see another outcome? If so, please share…
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