The Problem In two companion papers (AP1.31 and AP1.32), the trend toward automation of the work of civilization by computers and robots and the resultant loss of jobs, along with a potential source of work to counter this trend and provide employment for the coming generations was described. It was claimed in AP1.31 that this… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.33 THE LIMITS OF AUTOMATION AND JOB SECURITY
Month: September 2013
AQUATER PAPER 1.32 NEW LAND JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION
The Problem During the last century, the industrialized nations changed from a primarily rural, agricultural society into a primarily urban, industrialized society. Then, starting with the advent of computers and robots in the latter part of the century, the middle-class jobs associated with producing and distributing the goods along with the associated office-based services needed… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.32 NEW LAND JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION
AQUATER PAPER 1.31 NEW SEA JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION
The Problem Fourteen million jobs were lost in the US alone in the recent recession. Many millions more were lost worldwide. Millions of new students are graduated each year world wide requiring new jobs. Millions of unemployed and underemployed worldwide are also searching for work. It is important to ask if the world’s financial and… Continue reading AQUATER PAPER 1.31 NEW SEA JOBS FOR THE COMING GENERATION