I think the same effects will be seen when automation really starts hitting. Net gains will go to a few while many people will end up unemployed, with the overa

I think the same effects will be seen when automation really starts hitting. Net gains will go to a few while many people will end up unemployed, with the overall effect on society being potentially negative due to higher unemployment. That's why initiatives like basic salary, pioneered now in Finland and also seemingly by Y Combinator - are so important. Also I think huge opportunities are missed by not focusing on retraining people to industries where they can add value. Freely available high quality education/(re)training across all age groups will pay itself back many times over.