When Polio Was Cured, No One Mourned the Jobs Lost Making Crutches
astralmatrix · x · 2026-08-21
A tweet commenting on technological progress and employment: "when polio was cured no one mourned the jobs lost making crutches." It is often used to counter pessimistic views on job displacement due to technological advancement.
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