Fourth Industrial Revolution

Automation anxiety dates back to the late 16th century

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Technology has transformed the world, but the debate around it has changed very little. Image: unsplash/Franck V.

Sarah Kessler
Writer, Quartz
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Almost every occupation will face automation. But very few jobs could be entirely automated. Image: McKinsey Global Institute
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