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smallmancontrovtoday at 12:24 PM1 replyview on HN

Displaced workers.

I mean, maaaaaybe a Jevon's Paradox kicks into play with human labor and replacing people with robots somehow creates even more jobs, but whenever someone says this your immediate response should be: "ok, now put your money where your mouth is and bet on it by strengthening the social safety net."


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Esophagus4today at 1:58 PM

I generally do believe that workers get redeployed elsewhere after technological disruption.

(Eg agricultural revolution in the US)

I do believe in good safety nets as well and I think that shows in my voting record, so I’m not sure what else you would expect from me, if anything.

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