Robotic Factories, Machines and the Union Backlash Considered
Not long ago, our online Think Tank analyzed a robotics topic on a popular website for "technological geeks" and we read published responses to a robotics innovation for automated factory automation and warehouse. Why are you asking? Well, because that's what think tanks do, they study the subject, all of it and think about how best to ensure the best possible outcome for the progress of humanity.
One of the participants in the Discussion Think Tank said privately in an email and then gave us permission to use his quote:
I don't know if you're reading all of this, but almost all of the opinions listed here fall into the same category of the neophyte ("-ism") that hinders the true factory automation solutions of our (American) system. I read more than a hundred of these entries and not one of the /. "contributors" have raised real problems or problems. They all missed the point about the fact that whoever makes robots, or integrates robots, or installs robots generates legitimate income and participates in the economic system (like me).
Of course, I have to say he was right, in fact, I noted that:
Yes, you know that's why I don't participate in this forum/blog, for those same reasons. However, the reason why one might occasionally browse such a forum is to have an idea of the public's position on innovation issues, new discoveries and the magnitude of change, we might expect humans to accept in the current period. By knowing the barriers of human society, we can know how difficult it is to push and where. In fact, do you not find it surprising that robotics in some sub-sectors of the industry is fully accepted and in others, people are raising their arms?
Then Steve made another interesting point:
I used this anecdote several times when I encountered resistance to robots "taking jobs from good unionized workers":
"Do you have a washing machine or an automatic dishwasher?"
"Yes"
"Do you know how many hard-working laundries and dishwashers you put out of work? And-who do you think makes these washing machines and dishwashers?"
Indeed, I agree that the economic benefits of robotics in America are enormous, efficiency is always wise, everyone wins when systems are more efficient. With labor shortages in so many areas:
Robotics is the answer and these demographics that we know now will only get worse because this trend will not end. Yes, I have to say that I agree with all his points, of course, for me, it's common sense, the robotic revolution is coming and it's just a matter of price, entrepreneurial talent, marketing and economies of scale.
We have all this now, so it's inevitable, and so I'd rather be one with humanity's forward progression and then one to stand in the way of that progress. The price is decreasing and capacity is increasing tremendously, IE DARPA Urban Challenge, drones, industrial uses, AI, etc. and debate points:
One of the participants in the Discussion Think Tank said privately in an email and then gave us permission to use his quote:
I don't know if you're reading all of this, but almost all of the opinions listed here fall into the same category of the neophyte ("-ism") that hinders the true factory automation solutions of our (American) system. I read more than a hundred of these entries and not one of the /. "contributors" have raised real problems or problems. They all missed the point about the fact that whoever makes robots, or integrates robots, or installs robots generates legitimate income and participates in the economic system (like me).
Of course, I have to say he was right, in fact, I noted that:
Yes, you know that's why I don't participate in this forum/blog, for those same reasons. However, the reason why one might occasionally browse such a forum is to have an idea of the public's position on innovation issues, new discoveries and the magnitude of change, we might expect humans to accept in the current period. By knowing the barriers of human society, we can know how difficult it is to push and where. In fact, do you not find it surprising that robotics in some sub-sectors of the industry is fully accepted and in others, people are raising their arms?
Then Steve made another interesting point:
I used this anecdote several times when I encountered resistance to robots "taking jobs from good unionized workers":
"Do you have a washing machine or an automatic dishwasher?"
"Yes"
"Do you know how many hard-working laundries and dishwashers you put out of work? And-who do you think makes these washing machines and dishwashers?"
Indeed, I agree that the economic benefits of robotics in America are enormous, efficiency is always wise, everyone wins when systems are more efficient. With labor shortages in so many areas:
- Nurses
- Teachers
- Truck driver,
- Air traffic controllers,
- Automotive mechanics,
- Agriculture, etc.
Robotics is the answer and these demographics that we know now will only get worse because this trend will not end. Yes, I have to say that I agree with all his points, of course, for me, it's common sense, the robotic revolution is coming and it's just a matter of price, entrepreneurial talent, marketing and economies of scale.
We have all this now, so it's inevitable, and so I'd rather be one with humanity's forward progression and then one to stand in the way of that progress. The price is decreasing and capacity is increasing tremendously, IE DARPA Urban Challenge, drones, industrial uses, AI, etc. and debate points:
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