15.12.3. Labor Displacement vs. Augmentation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is labor displacement?

   Hint

   Think about how robots take over tasks.

2. 2.

   What does the Augmentation Model focus on?

   Hint

   Consider how training can help workers.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

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

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider whether training was mentioned.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.