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   Ellen Gwynne said, 4 months ago

   That’s been going on since the invention of the wheel!
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   randayn said, 4 months ago

   Didn’t Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. write a story on the subject?
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   J. Short said, 4 months ago

   Wait till the “kill management” chip kicks in.
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   battle of plattsburgh said, 4 months ago

   Their first project will be to create the new and improved, PZ-1300.
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   Tom said, 4 months ago

   And people wonder why unemployment is high. We’re constantly creating things to automate OUR work!
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   Coffee-Turtle said, 4 months ago

   You worked yourself right out of a job. :-)
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   Poollady said, 4 months ago

   Robots making more robots………………..hmmmm……………..
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   mabrndt said, 4 months ago

   1/13/13 60 Minutes clip about this.
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   Trickle Down said, 4 months ago

   They come complete with martini glasses on their heads.
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    angelfiredragon said, 4 months ago

    This is a normal part of the free market, however things change. For example back in the 60’s there was plenty of mechanics but the current generation is so interested in electronics that there is now a huge demand and increasing for people to learn how to fix cars. Since cars are now also computerized, one needs to learn electronics and mechanics.

    I know of several businesses who can’t find mechanics to replace, one recently had a mechanic die and can’t get anyone to come work. They are as a result offering increased wages, which of course make the cost of repairs go up. Don’t be surprised if you start seeing $100 dollar an hour repair costs shortly (some places already have them)

    As for this company soon as the robots break down and nobody knows how to fix them, they’ll be in trouble.
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    Popeyes4arm said, 4 months ago

    but they can’t Xerox their butts at the Christmas party
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    merryb1 said, 4 months ago

    Cybermen (Dr. Who) !!
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    Lolapoo said, 4 months ago

    @mabrndt

    Thanks for the link. While I enjoy advances in science, I’ve never been a huge fan of robotics. This 60 Minutes piece just underscores that feeling.
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    Josh said, 4 months ago

    @randayn

    I don’t know…….but he did elaborate on how we are all machines ourselves in “Breakfast of Champions”.
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    Penny Robinson Fan Club said, 4 months ago

    Just hope they don’t send around a T-1000 with your official “termination” notice!
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