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You’re Not the First: How Tech Stole Jobs & And How People Fought Back Through History

  • Machines replaced hand-made work in factories. People reacted by either destroying machines in protest or moved to cities for new jobs. Workers formed unions to demand fair pay.
  • Mass production and electricity reduced the need for skilled workers. Many moved to cities for factory jobs. Worker strikes and labor laws improved conditions. Some supported socialism, wanting workers to control businesses.
  • Computers and robots replaced jobs in offices and factories. Some lost jobs, but new ones appeared in IT and services. Governments started retraining programs, and people learned new skills.
  • AI and automation are replacing jobs in customer service, driving, and even creative work. Some worry about job losses, while others learn tech skills. Governments discuss Universal Basic Income (UBI) to support people if AI takes too many jobs.

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