[RetroTechie]

# In many situations, people prefer to deal with other humans. Just because we're social animals, and a machine isn't it. Sure, jobs may still be cut in such sectors. But people won't be automated away there. Just roles changing.

# I'm sure we'll find many 'niches' where AI powered robots or humanoids could replace humans, but it's just not effective. Or desired. Or fun. Soccer-playing humanoids, anyone? I suspect the novelty will quickly wear off.

# Society will have to redefine the meaning of "job" in relation to "obtain basic necessities for life". Throughout history & across the world, these 2 are strongly coupled. But going forward, it may be wise to loosen that coupling. Think UBI and the like. The robots are there to serve us!

[keiferski]

#1 is a thing that is constantly under appreciated by AI theorists. For example - it's been possible to have waiter-free restaurants and bartender-free bars for decades. From the automation perspective, why do these professions even exist?

It turns out that people generally like ordering food from other people. I don't see AI changing that much.

[dghlsakjg]

There are also legal obstacles when alcohol is involved.

If you look at restaurants where alcohol isn’t served like fast food, they are rapidly eliminating human interaction with the customer whenever possible.