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Globalization is definitely a challenge but #1 isn't a long term solution either. Even in the US, companies moved from Detroit to Kentucky just for cheaper labo

Globalization is definitely a challenge but #1 isn't a long term solution either. Even in the US, companies moved from Detroit to Kentucky just for cheaper labor. The other point is that these jobs would have been automated even quicker if it were not for globalization. Look at how much automated welding happens on these assembly lines even 10 or 20 years ago. I agree we don't yet have a good plan on how to give people access good jobs globally. I think it is just going to be a challenge until we can get automation to a really high level and power costs super low with solar so things don't really cost. Then UBI and service jobs (if you want them) might work. Very interesting to contemplate though..

okreallywtf 9y ago
Agreed, I realize now it seems like I think its an actual solution, I think it is what some people think is a solution but I don't think it will actually work. The only solution I see is a stronger social safety net that can allow the entire population to be more flexible and respond to changes in the workforce. As it is, if you happen to pick the wrong job in the wrong part of the country, you could invest a lot in something you have no control over when it leaves. That being said, people also need to get over the idea of having a forver factory job, I understand and empathize with people who suffer as a result but culturally we've got to get over it and take care of each other and move on (I think).