Relief that we heard the truth about jobs and technology maybe for the first time in many many #SOTU speeches. But fear it will be ignored.+
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For years—back to GW Bush presidency—at every SOTU, a president would say "upskilling is the answer" and I'd groan. Yes, a bit but ... no.
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This year, I heard truth. Workers have less leverage, even when economy is good. Me, longer: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/19/opinion/sunday/the-machines-are-coming.html …pic.twitter.com/Xqh7jB3e5T
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Arguments for why it will be okay depend on 1-Industrial revolution; 2-Assumption humans have unique skills that can't be done by machines.
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Industrial revolution is one historical example, and almost did the planet in through major upheaval & global wars. Not feeling comfort.
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Also, the industrial revolution mechanized; there were vast areas of tasks that were doable only by humans. This is harder to argue now.+
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Should you learn new skills? Yes. I'm a college professor.

But the idea that we can merely upskill ourselves out of this isn't justified.2 replies 6 retweets 13 likes -
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And by the way, we didn't just "upskill" ourselves out of the industrial revolution's upheaval either. We built worker/citizen protections.+
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The world built stabilizing structures only after much destruction, two global wars, and a nuclear stand-off. No argument for a repeat.
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I hope the bipartisan appeal just to "upskilling" ends and people recognize the threat & the need to do more. Yeah, that & world peace. /end
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