Is it a meaningful act of protest, or are they fighting inevitable change?

People are refusing to use self-checkout because it'll "kill jobs"

Future Society

These shoppers are refusing to use self-checkout lines because they're worried they'll lead to job loss — and because machines don't pay taxes.

People Are Refusing to Use Self-Checkout Because It’ll “Kill Jobs”

"Machines don't pay taxes, they don't pay into the pension plan."

Automation will hit some areas harder than others.

Here are the states where a robot is most likely to steal your job

Robo Replacements

A new study identifies the 10 U.S. states likely to lose the most jobs to automation, and many are already in precarious economic situations.

Here Are the States Where a Robot Is Most Likely to Steal Your Job

Robots are coming for jobs in the American South and Great Plains.

“Our results suggest that a universal and permanent cash transfer does not significantly decrease aggregate employment."

Study finds people given basic income are likely to keep working

A new examination of the Alaska Permanent Fund's 35 year-long economic impact shows that the universal payments actually increased part-time work.

Study Finds People Given Basic Income Are Likely to Keep Working

In fact, part-time work actually increased by 17 percent. 

He thinks his platform will appeal to voters on both the left and right.

Meet the long-shot 2020 presidential candidate who might make UBI a reality

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang wants to build the infrastructure for the automated society we're already beginning to create.

Meet the Long-Shot 2020 Presidential Candidate Who Might Make UBI a Reality

Who is Andrew Yang?

As AI becomes more developed, humans will have to change to keep up.

Jobs are going extinct. But that doesn't mean we have to.

Artificial Intelligence

The agricultural and industrial revolution led to fundamental shifts in how we live and work. The age of autonomy is already doing the same.

Jobs Are Going Extinct. But That Doesn't Mean We Have To.

So, where do we fit in? 

Jobs Are Going Extinct. But That Doesn’t Mean We Have To.

Most Americans expect AI and automation will dramatically change how we work.

Half of Americans want universal income, but expect AI companies to pay it

A Gallup poll finds that just around half of Americans are in favor of a universal income, but most believe companies that benefit from AI should pay it.

Half of Americans Want Universal Income, but Expect AI Companies to Pay It

And a huge percentage of them could be on board for a robot tax. 

Free healthcare and education could drive innovation.

Experts assert all are entitled to "universal basic infrastructure"

An independent commission in the U.K. has stated that a Universal Basic Infrastructure could help states to truly progress.

Experts Assert All Are Entitled to "Universal Basic Infrastructure"

A universal basic income may only be part of the solution to automation.

Experts Assert All Are Entitled to “Universal Basic Infrastructure”

Experts are divided on the topic of technological unemployment.

Is technology really going to destroy more jobs than ever before?

Will automation eliminate jobs or create them? Experts can't agree.

Is Technology Really Going to Destroy More Jobs Than Ever Before?

Robots may — or may not — be coming for your job.

A new video from Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell explores the history of innovation and job loss.

What Will Really Happen in the Age of Automation?

Automation has been happening for many years...but this time it's different.

Automation is impacting even those with jobs.

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