It's a typical response of denial from someone who's job is at risk: the journalist. First of all, before any of this can come to pass, SV will have to deal wi

It's a typical response of denial from someone who's job is at risk: the journalist. First of all, before any of this can come to pass, SV will have to deal with the government. They control over a third of the country's spending. And they're not just going to allow subcontractors to automate all those jobs away to the most cost effective bidders/ most efficient solutions. Ever hear of no-bid contracts - they're the norm. There's no rule that says Government has to use tax money in an efficient manner, just look at what's going on right now. There will eventually be some degree of automation. But, unfortunately for society, I don't think it will ever become as widespread as alluded to in the article.