I agree completely. But IMO the inevitable result is going to be "we" (whoever that is) automating those jobs away, and "them" (the former workers) finding them

I agree completely. But IMO the inevitable result is going to be "we" (whoever that is) automating those jobs away, and "them" (the former workers) finding themselves that much closer to the edge of survival without benefiting in any way. A Universal Basic Income, or something else equally broad and dependable, would go far to mitigate this issue for displaced workers. But who's going to pay for it? "Not me!" is the most common answer to that question. At least, that's my cynical take from studying history and reading the news for way too many years.