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"44 percent of jobs will be automated in the next 10 years."

These kinds of scare tactic statistics are what make people afraid of automation and robotics. There were similar concerns when computers were brought into offices (i.e. that people's jobs would be replaced). Yes, people's jobs WERE replaced, but many new jobs were created.

Article with more info on this topic: http://www.technologyreview.com/featuredstory/538401/who-wil... "Many economists see little convincing evidence that advances in technology will be responsible for a net decrease in the number of jobs, or that what we’re undergoing is any different from earlier transitions when technology destroyed some jobs but improved employment opportunities over time."