There will always be jobs unless all our wants are satisfied. Work is what we do when we dont have everything we want. It doesnt matter how much better robots may be at work. We humans will always have a comparitive advantage at something so there will always be work to do. There will potentially be transitionary periods where people become unemployed and take time to find or accept different work but this will be temporary only (unless people are stubborn and refuse to do anything different to what they did before).I'm sure every generation worries about the future. But the situation currently seems unique. With the rise of AI and machines, what does the future hold?
Obviously plenty of unskilled workers are screwed, with factories/farms etc going people free. Anyone who's a driver of any kindk is in trouble.
But what about the higher level jobs that could go as well? GPs, accountants, lawyers etc. People beginning law next year could potentially be out if a job before they finish their degree.
There's going to be a massive shortfall of paid employment. We can't all code robots.
What happens then? Do we descend in to a Mad Max style world where we fight, steal and kill for resources and survival?
Do we implement a basic living wage? If so, how would it be implemented when the rich won't want to give up their wealth?
Would be interested to here people's thoughts.
What robots really bring is massive efficiency gains that will greatly improve our living standards. Stop focusing on some short term costs and focus on long term benefits which are game changing for our lives.