Can we automate our way to prosperity without leaving millions behind?
Robots in warehouses have doubled productivity at Amazon and reduced worker injuries, but they've also eliminated thousands of repetitive jobs. I've seen automation make coffee, flip burgers, and even diagnose X-rays with decent accuracy. The real question is whether society will retrain displaced workers fast enough—or if we'll end up with a permanent underclass. Can we really automate our way to prosperity without leaving millions behind?