Originally Posted by
Guisslapp
Obviously we have already seen a significant growth in automation in farming and manufacturing. The classic story of needing fewer machinist jobs because with CNC machining, one “machinist” can with the assistance of software and robots do the job of more than 10 at lower cost and more profit is playing out gradually in every industry and with all jobs. Great news for the capitalist that owns the means of production, but not so great for the “hard worker” that relies solely on his labor.