America Quote by John F. Kennedy
“And a revolution of automation finds machines replacing men in the mines and mills of America, without replacing their incomes or their training or their needs to pay the family doctor, grocer and landlord.”
About This Quote
Automation replaces manual labor in industry without providing comparable wages, training, or social safety nets, raising concerns about economic equity.
In simple terms: Machines take jobs, but not the benefits.
Automation can widen inequality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- factory closures
- gig economy
- skill retraining programs
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- Implement universal basic income
- Invest in workforce upskilling
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can ensure fair distribution of automation gains?
- How can workers transition to new roles?
Automation also creates new sectors and higher‑skill jobs.