Automation has yanked jobs from millions of people; robotics in manufacturing, automated voice response systems, self check out, ATM machines, online chat bots instead of a help desk, parking lot park and pay kiosks, automated toll way systems, are all examples of how technology and automation have taken people out of the work force. We …
Automation has yanked jobs from millions of people; robotics in manufacturing, automated voice response systems, self check out, ATM machines, online chat bots instead of a help desk, parking lot park and pay kiosks, automated toll way systems, are all examples of how technology and automation have taken people out of the work force. We were told these changes would increase efficiency, enhance productivity and the overall quality of every day life.
I'm not saying technology in and of itself is bad, but bear in mind, every innovation mentioned above was researched, developed and designed to remove a human from a job and replace them with automation. Things will only become more severe as more and more people are nudged then pushed out of their jobs.
Daria, we got tea today, in India, during a monsoon downpour. My friend paid for two teas, twelve rupees, ONLINE at the kiosk on his debit card. Just unbelievable.
we need to prepare and train people for the NEW jobs technology brings... and it's a long term process. we also need to adequately support people who lose their jobs in the short term... and this is not how it works, unfortunately. that's one place we need to make huge changes that help.
we're much too 'market' oriented rather than people oriented... and the human suffering this brings isn't valued or accommodated at all... and that is our problem.
easing ourselves into these new technologies takes time and adjustments, yet things change and evolve at such a rapid pace that most of us can't keep up.
keeping adequate education/training current and available so that next generations can adapt while their parents and grandparents can still live decent lives costs little $$ with huge benefits for all. UBI would help...
Automation has yanked jobs from millions of people; robotics in manufacturing, automated voice response systems, self check out, ATM machines, online chat bots instead of a help desk, parking lot park and pay kiosks, automated toll way systems, are all examples of how technology and automation have taken people out of the work force. We were told these changes would increase efficiency, enhance productivity and the overall quality of every day life.
I'm not saying technology in and of itself is bad, but bear in mind, every innovation mentioned above was researched, developed and designed to remove a human from a job and replace them with automation. Things will only become more severe as more and more people are nudged then pushed out of their jobs.
Daria, we got tea today, in India, during a monsoon downpour. My friend paid for two teas, twelve rupees, ONLINE at the kiosk on his debit card. Just unbelievable.
Who made the tea?
we need to prepare and train people for the NEW jobs technology brings... and it's a long term process. we also need to adequately support people who lose their jobs in the short term... and this is not how it works, unfortunately. that's one place we need to make huge changes that help.
I absolutely agree.
we're much too 'market' oriented rather than people oriented... and the human suffering this brings isn't valued or accommodated at all... and that is our problem.
easing ourselves into these new technologies takes time and adjustments, yet things change and evolve at such a rapid pace that most of us can't keep up.
keeping adequate education/training current and available so that next generations can adapt while their parents and grandparents can still live decent lives costs little $$ with huge benefits for all. UBI would help...