The real problem is not the robots, it’s the lack of planning for a changing society. Look at India – they created an entirely new middle class by training qualified persons in the tech field. The really successful ones went on to be highly desired employees around the world, Silicon Valley as a prime example. When Steve Jobs met with Obama, he told him the manufacturing jobs weren’t coming back, and he’s right. But the hard part is figuring out where to go from here.
Zev about 5 years ago
The real problem is not the robots, it’s the lack of planning for a changing society. Look at India – they created an entirely new middle class by training qualified persons in the tech field. The really successful ones went on to be highly desired employees around the world, Silicon Valley as a prime example. When Steve Jobs met with Obama, he told him the manufacturing jobs weren’t coming back, and he’s right. But the hard part is figuring out where to go from here.
NeoconMan about 5 years ago
Congratulations, blue collar worker. You voted for the guy who took away your job.
Spock about 5 years ago
Some are wearing their helmets on their way home? Seems you have to bring your own helmet if you want to get protected…
57BelAir about 5 years ago
someone makes the robots too, but not in the U.S.
Vaporman about 5 years ago
I cannot remain silent any longer. Matt, you need a proofreader. This person would have suggested the following:
“Whoopee! They’ve agreed on whose robots we’ll make which products…”