Automation’s impact on identity

Much of American sense of self-worth today derives from our work. Technological advances drive increased efficiency, boosting per worker productivity, and enabling more to be done with limited increase to employment – sometimes even reductions. As this trend continues, greater numbers will no longer find themselves employed in ways that foster self-worth. What kinds of…

Much of American sense of self-worth today derives from our work.

Technological advances drive increased efficiency, boosting per worker productivity, and enabling more to be done with limited increase to employment – sometimes even reductions.

As this trend continues, greater numbers will no longer find themselves employed in ways that foster self-worth.

What kinds of impact will this have on our sense of identity and what will this in turn do to society on the whole?

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