Humans and robots likely to be complements, not just substitutes
binarybits · x · 2026-09-02
The discussion suggests that as societies get wealthier, certain job categories expand. It emphasizes a complementary relationship where specialized robots on assembly lines create more jobs for humans, such as climbing ladders or repairing the robots themselves.
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