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The jobs reallocate over time but it's a bumpy process that can ruin the lives of those affected. This is why broadly speaking the historical Luddite's were ri
by ska 7y ago
The jobs reallocate over time but it's a bumpy process that can ruin the lives of those affected.
This is why broadly speaking the historical Luddite's were right, from their own perspective. It may the best thing to do for an overall economy, but pretending people won't get screwed over in the process isn't doing anyone favors.
Not addressing this fundamentally as a matter of policy is a choice. I'm not saying it is the wrong choice, just that being transparent about what that means would seem to be the best course.
- chii 7y ago> being transparent being transparent means the admission that public policy has failed the vulnerable and those in need. I dont believe this problem will ever be "admitted to" - and it's more likely that the gov't will let it "blow over" (read, let those who got automated out of a life to fend for themselves, and eventually they either die/find new opportunities on their own, or the family slack picks them up).