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Hey Andy! This piece resonated in a big way. I keep seeing things like "new robotic invention eliminates the need for [insert menial human task here]." Whether it be flipping burgers, manning the fryer, or handling a task on an assembly line, my question is always, "but doesn't this take a paying job away from a human being?" Those fast-food jobs tend to be some of the first jobs young people go out to get, where they learn how to work with and interact with people outside of their family/friend circles, so turning those human jobs into automated machine tasks removes that valuable learning experience. As you said - sure, technology is making life better, but for whom? And at what cost?

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