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Re:Without right policies, automation risks shift of income ... by brndnmtthws on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @04:22PM (#16119198)
That would work if people saved money, but they've been taught to spend rather than save. Most people believe that if they earn $1 they must spend that $1 as soon as possible.
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Re:Without right policies, automation risks shift of income ... by em3rgent0rdr on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @04:25PM (#16119222)
What about teaching people to save then instead?
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Re:Without right policies, automation risks shift of income ... by brndnmtthws on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @04:55PM (#16119505)
:)

The boring simple solutions don't garner much attention. People want magic pills or cool tech.

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