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I'm pretty sure we're in the middle of the biggest revolution this world's ever seen. And being in the middle of it is blinding us to it. These jobs, these peo
by crankylinuxuser 8y ago
I'm pretty sure we're in the middle of the biggest revolution this world's ever seen. And being in the middle of it is blinding us to it.
These jobs, these people slipping through the cracks are the transition to something I hope is better. But it's that in-between time, that many many people will suffer very badly.
- pixl97 8y agoI have people keep arguing with me that automation hasn't replaced jobs,and that more people have jobs than ever, yet none of these new jobs have any security whatsoever, and the job lifespans are so short. The automation revolution is here, we are blind to it.
- bryanrasmussen 8y agoI guess I'm more inclined to think that most people are going to be transitioned to fertilizer, but that's pessimism for you.
- geezerjay 8y ago> These jobs, these people slipping through the cracks are the transition to something I hope is better. Some people may be slipping through the cracks, but others are doing far better than anyone could ever imagine. Crises do stir stuff up, but in this case the net result to society is far too positive to imply it's a bad thing.
- Apocryphon 8y agoThr question is, how many others?
- lotsofpulp 8y agoIt’s crazy how much data shows diverging lines in society between the haves and have nots, yet people are claiming all is well. It would be one thing if the whole pie was getting bigger and everyone’s share was increasing, but all the data indicates the gains are going to fewer and fewer, which makes sense since automation and globalization disproportionately benefit the owners of capital.
- chriscappuccio 8y agoMaybe, but the wealthy classes are growing fast too.