It's not too far away. Many businesses are built on the idea of automating manual work now (mine included; one man shop!) .
Aside from getting in to the meta discussions here. I think automation is also an enabler as much as it also detracts from different kinds of labor.
I think it just means a temporary disruption in the short term, but a redistribution of skills in the long term.
One good example of this is one we're seeing now. It was Auto and industrial before where people had the most employment (at least as far as what had the highest quality of life).
This will (and is already) moving to technology. As it matures, it will become easier to teach and I hate to say it, but commoditize the work.
After that, money made will be based on combinations of value add not necessarily what skills you know.
Aside from getting in to the meta discussions here. I think automation is also an enabler as much as it also detracts from different kinds of labor.
I think it just means a temporary disruption in the short term, but a redistribution of skills in the long term.
One good example of this is one we're seeing now. It was Auto and industrial before where people had the most employment (at least as far as what had the highest quality of life).
This will (and is already) moving to technology. As it matures, it will become easier to teach and I hate to say it, but commoditize the work.
After that, money made will be based on combinations of value add not necessarily what skills you know.