"It seems like an impossible challenge to tackle the downsides of automation and loss of low skilled jobs without basic income. " Not impossible at all. We've

"It seems like an impossible challenge to tackle the downsides of automation and loss of low skilled jobs without basic income. " Not impossible at all. We've been doing it for over 200 years :). Job losses due to automation etc. have been happening since the dawn of the industrial revolution, and there's not much happening now that is particularly different - that said - maybe the case could be made for outsourcing. We need to diversify, make sure consumers are spending, make sure taxation is working, make sure governments are spending effectively, we have reasonable worker protections. My grandparents never ate out. Ever. My parents now do, and I do quite a lot. The quality and quantity of restaurants has expanded. We eat food from all around the world, better quality, more variety, more consistently fresh. We used to wear clothes until they wore out. Now they are almost seasonal throw aways! 500 channels of entertainers instead of 3. Change your furniture every so many years instead of 'life long pieces'. Off-road mountain bikes are actually a new phenom - now we have several different kinds. Amazing gym equipment. There used to be 5 pilot crew in major airlines - now there are only 2 usually per flight. And yet are pilots out of work? Nope - more flying. 100 years ago everyone worked in factories, farms or in mines. Now hardly anyone does. How could this be? We're mostly going to be ok.