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by MaxBarraclough 1815 days ago
> those left behind working more hours for less

Doing what? Isn't the concern here that automation will push many people out of the workforce entirely?

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Well as long as humans are more energy-efficient to deploy than robots you will always have a job. It might mean conditions for most humans will be like a century ago.
> as long as humans are more energy-efficient to deploy than robots

Energy efficiency isn't relevant. When switchboard operators were replaced by automatic telephone exchanges, it wasn't to reduce energy consumption.

The question is whether an automated solution can perform satisfactorily while offering upfront and ongoing costs that make them an economically viable replacement for human workers (i.e. paid employees).

Who debugs the software when there's a problem?
Professional software developers, i.e. members of one of the well-paid professions that is not under immediate threat from automation.
Automated debugging software of course