I think the same effects will be seen when automation really starts hitting. Net gains will go to a few while many people will end up unemployed, with the overall effect on society being potentially negative due to higher unemployment.<p>That&#x27;s why initiatives like basic salary, pioneered now in Finland and also seemingly by Y Combinator - are so important.<p>Also I think huge opportunities are missed by not focusing on retraining people to industries where they can add value.<p>Freely available high quality education&#x2F;(re)training across all age groups will pay itself back many times over.