The automation of the working process may have many different impacts on society. There is a belief that automatization will cause a significant moral reconsideration of the role of human labor. Some researchers believe that this process will inevitably cause a high unemployment rate and the elimination of particular professions (Allienne et al. 133). Moreover, there is also an opinion that inequality and lack of freedom will conquer society. Such a point of view is correlated with the technological resources acquired by particular companies or countries (Celentano 45). Others consider automation as a possibility to equalize all types of labor (Fernández & Fernández-Martínez 210). Despite the diverse perspectives on labor automatization, it is the future of a society that brings many positive changes and contributes to the progressive development of people.
Thompson, in his article, addresses the question of the life-satisfaction and happiness through the prism of work. The author emphasizes that the general labor automation contributing to the equalization of work value will allow people to find their calling more easily (Thompson). Other researchers even claim that work is an unnecessary factor in finding their life aim (Harari). Considered from these perspectives, technological advancement provides more freedom and happiness.
The negative consequences of labor automation can be efficiently controlled. Thompson provides examples of how the labor loss problem can be solved (Thompson). All the management techniques are related to maintaining the globalization process. The author also highlights the idea that technological advancement can empower the equalization of the different work values (Thompson). Such a situation is potentially beneficial for people because they will have more freedom in choosing their profession. Such factors as salary or prestige will not limit the choice.
Works Cited
Allienne, Ludivine et al. “Ethical and Social Considerations for the Introduction of Human-Centered Technologies at Work.” IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts, vol. 1, 2018, pp. 131-138.
Celentano, Denise. “Automation, Labour Justice, and Equality.” Ethics and Social Welfare, vol. 13, no. 1, 2019, pp. 33-50.
Fernandez, Alberto and Fernández-Martínez, Carmen. “AI and Recruiting Software: Ethical and Legal Implications.” Journal of Behavioral Robotics, vol. 11, no. 1, 2020, pp. 199-216.
Harari, Noah. “The Meaning of Life in A World Without Work.” The Guardian, Web.
Thompson, Derek. “A World Without Work.” The Atlantic, Web.