Inequality could worsen with automation from "summary" of Automation and Utopia by John Danaher
One of the key concerns surrounding automation is the potential for exacerbating existing social inequalities. As technology continues to advance, there is a growing fear that certain groups of people will be left behind while others reap the benefits of automation. This fear is not unfounded, as previous waves of technological innovation have often led to increased inequality. One of the primary reasons for this is the uneven distribution of the benefits of automation. While automation has the potential to increase productivity and efficiency, those benefits are not always shared equitably. In many cases, the gains from automation have gone to those who own the technology or have the skills to work with it, leaving others struggling to find meaningful employment. Furthermore, automation has the potential to displace ce...
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