I've seen factories in my region replace 30% of assembly line workers with robotic arms in just three years, and productivity per worker is up, but the displaced employees in their 50s can't retrain fast enough. What worries me is whether automation is actually net-positive for society when we measure not just output but human livelihoods and mental health. Can we truly automate without leaving a permanent underclass behind, or is the disruption more manageable than I fear? I lean toward caution, but I want to hear if the data supports optimism.