What's Going to Happen When Software And Robots Replace Jobs?

[Wapasha]

Originally Posted by stillkit

I guess a lot of Chinese will be unemployed. Judging by what I found while Christmas shopping, it seems they're the only ones with jobs.

One reason is Chinese companies don't need an 0bamaCare waiver.

[farseeker2]

Originally Posted by chielgirl

It's been going on for decades.

Good point!! Computer services can be sent or even originate, from overseas. This may be the reason why technical schools aren't being denigrated anymore...some skills just cannot be done from afar. But HVAC/plumbing/sewer skills are in demand all over - check out the want-ads for these services (always hiring everywhere)- these particular skills can't be outsourced readily.

[chielgirl]

Originally Posted by DT113876

You can't just "stop having kids" and solve the human problem that automation will cause. What about the people still alive today, or the reality that not everybody has the aptitude or mental capacity to be a programmer or engineer?

Why not?
It's always an option.