Unlike the luddites, information is so available today, that it'd be easy for an artist to predict the demise of their profession (presumably). Therefore, why

Unlike the luddites, information is so available today, that it'd be easy for an artist to predict the demise of their profession (presumably). Therefore, why is it not the artist's responsibility now, to look for alternatives, and not wait till they truly become obsolete, and personal resources run out? If you went back in time and told the luddites that in 5 years time, their services would no longer be required by society, would they not retrain themselves instantly, instead of waiting for the 5 years and hope that society has some sort of welfare program ready for them?