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The Future of Work in the Age of the Machine (Brookings Institute Conference)
- irickt 12y agoInteresting point: "when we think about how technology interacts with labor market we think of substitution of labor with machinery. [...] What is neglected is that it complements us as well. Many activities require a mixture of things. it requires a mixture of information process and creativity, motor power and dexterity. if those things need to be done together if you make one cheaper and more productive, you increase the value of the other." Transcribed here http://www.nextnewdeal.net/rortybomb/one-where-larry-summers-demolished-robots-and-skills-arguments http://www.nextnewdeal.net/rortybomb/one-where-larry-summers...