Computers Quote by Martin Ford
““The problem, he said, wasn’t going to solve itself: “[T]oo many people are coming into the labor market and too many machines are throwing people out.”1 The””
About This Quote
Source Book: Rise of the Robots, 2015
Rapid automation displaces workers faster than the market can adjust, creating economic strain.
In simple terms: Automation threatens jobs.
Address workforce retraining and policy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education reform
- government policy
- career transition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills will be most valuable?
- How can societies mitigate automation pain?
Technological progress can also create new opportunities.