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Labor Displacement vs. Augmentation

15.12.3 - Labor Displacement vs. Augmentation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is labor displacement?

💡 Hint: Think about how robots take over tasks.

Question 2 Easy

What does the Augmentation Model focus on?

💡 Hint: Consider how training can help workers.

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Question 1

What is labor displacement?

A loss of jobs due to automation
An increase in job roles
None of the above

💡 Hint: Focus on the impact of robots on human jobs.

Question 2

True or False: The Augmentation Model suggests that automation completely replaces human labor.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider whether training was mentioned.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss a case study where automation caused significant job losses in a specific industry. Propose a strategy using the Augmentation Model to address these losses.

💡 Hint: Refer to industries most affected by automation, like manufacturing or logistics.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the long-term societal impacts of ignoring labor displacement in the face of rapid automation. Consider economic, social, and ethical dimensions.

💡 Hint: Think about the broader implications on society beyond just job loss.

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