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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by emersonrsantos on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @07:39PM (#10343186)
The workers just really need to shift functions from craftwork to technical. Since the industrial revolution, that's the way it goes.
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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by jonah on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @07:48PM (#10343221)
Unfortunately, the more automation, fewer and more skilled workers are needed. That's always been the case and will only continue to happen. People will be able to specialize and diversify more.
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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by svepuri on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @07:52PM (#10343239)
You mean these workers need to be trained to handle machines? Perhaps thats going to be a huge challenge for the middle-age workers, who would have lived all their lives doing the craft work. Survival of the fittest!
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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by Kalium on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @09:33PM (#10343644)
What alternative do you propose that doesn't either impose nonsensical costs on businesses or persist dangerous, backbreaking, and unnecessary practices for workers?
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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by eru on Wednesday October 07, 2015 @11:51PM (#10350812)
Diffusing into different industries?
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