cmv: We are heading towards a Containment Economy.
First and foremost. I truly believe the following will come to pass within the next five - ten years. In short, the worst case scenario.
A.I. and machine automation will utterly steamroll the workplace despite whatever hiccups and minor setbacks. Politicians give lip service but ultimately do nothing. Similar to decades ago when good paying, stable, manufacturing jobs went overseas and south of the border. Laying off workers and decimating many regions of the country. (Rust Belt)
Countless jobs and professions, both low and high skill alike will be eliminated. Whatever few positions left, with the aid of advancing technology. Will be streamlined and de-professionalized to the point where anyone can be hired and do the job. (For less pay)
Whatever new jobs created in this new dark age will NEVER offset the amount destroyed.
Countless millions will forever remain jobless.
Public education will be reduced to the basics and end at the 8th grade. Public schools will be shut down en'masse nationwide. High school will be optional, but parents will have to pay heavy tuition (Similar to Japan and South Korea). As it would be pointless to continue providing free education and resources to a
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