2014-07-06T18:16:50Z https://www.treffpunkteuropa.de/unemployment-in-the-globalization-age-6737#comment20089 2014-07-06T18:16:50Z

<p>While some interesting and important points are discussed, the reality of yet another seismic shift in the socioeconomic tectonic plates, on the order of the shift from hunter/gatherer to fixed agriculture, is never discussed.</p> <p>This is critical point in that actions which would indeed correct many of the problems in a « static » environment, will be useless in a « brave new post-post-industrial world. » Several of the driving forces are : Automation, which eliminates the need for many employees ; Artificial Intelligence/computerization, which eliminates the need for even more employees ; Genetic Modification/bio engineering, and nanotechnology.</p>