[stan3223]

> By replacing labour with robots and not compensating them, you're sending a clear message that you don't respect people and the value that they bring.

Wasn't this message sent in the 80s and 90s when it was somehow acceptable to offshore manufacturing for increased bottom line devastating economies and people of small/mid size cities.

[kaashif]

At the same time, China booming has brought hundreds of millions out of crushing poverty. There are obviously positives and negatives, we shouldn't focus on one side.