Future Politics

Future Politics

7/15/2013

link

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/02/07/1184668/-Future-Politics-The-Automated-Workforce-and-the-Universal-Living-Wage?detail=hide

summary

This article examines the potential impact of automation on the workforce and proposes the concept of a universal living wage as a solution to the challenges it presents. It discusses how automation and advancements in technology will likely lead to significant job displacement, and explores the idea of a universal living wage as a means to provide financial security and stability for all individuals in a future where traditional employment may become less prevalent. The article delves into the economic and societal implications of automation and argues that a universal living wage would not only mitigate the negative effects of job loss but also foster innovation and creativity. It concludes by advocating for a shift in our political and economic systems to address these emerging challenges.

tags

job displacement ꞏ economic theory ꞏ future politics ꞏ labor rights ꞏ social impact ꞏ living wage ꞏ social justice ꞏ economic system ꞏ income redistribution ꞏ economic transformation ꞏ economic policy ꞏ income inequality ꞏ universal basic income ꞏ economic justice ꞏ technological advancement ꞏ automation ꞏ social change ꞏ labor market ꞏ political economy ꞏ technological revolution ꞏ technological progress ꞏ robots ꞏ technological unemployment ꞏ economic impact ꞏ economic innovation ꞏ economic reform ꞏ social welfare system ꞏ social equality ꞏ economic development ꞏ artificial intelligence ꞏ job security ꞏ workforce automation ꞏ job automation ꞏ economic sustainability ꞏ social progress ꞏ economic disruption ꞏ job creation ꞏ social safety net ꞏ future of work ꞏ economic inequality ꞏ labor market trends ꞏ social welfare