Take a few minutes to consider the current unemployment rate. Many people believe that unemployment is at an all time high simply because of the poor economy. There is another explanation, which may explain at least a portion of the high unemployment rate: human jobs that have been lost to computers. It is important that we consider the impact computer advancements have had on the unemployment rate.
While it is true that many jobs have been lost to computers, many do not realize that these lost jobs are often the most unsafe jobs in factories, jobs that require an exceptional degree of precision or other jobs to which the robotic solutions are more effective. In many cases, it is actually beneficial for jobs like these to be performed by computers.
For many years, certain positions with in factories, manufacturing plants, construction sites and other dangerous areas have created a work environment that is unsafe for their employees. Examples include welding jobs, cutting jobs and heavy lifting jobs. The unsafe nature of these positions forced designers to develop technologies that would keep employees safe. It stands to reason that some jobs, which have been lost to computers, are actually better left in the capable hands of technology.
In spite of the apparent benefits of utilizing computer technology to protect the welfare of employees, many people still believe that jobs lost two computers are jobs that humans deserve. This is especially true during troubling economic times such as we are currently experiencing. As more and more Americans are faced with the disturbing likelihood that they will not be able to provide for their family, this debate has grown even larger.
Unfortunately, in some cases technology has proven to be not only safer, with a more cost effective way to complete a given job. This means more manufacturers and other business owners are likely to turn to computers to fulfill their needs.