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\n“Tom Steyer has an idea for saving California\u2019s economy from automation and artificial intelligence \u2014 jobs, guaranteed by the government,” so begins the latest technophilic novella on Wired.com.<\/p>\n
Ladies and gentlemen, meet our protagonist, the billionaire philanthropist-turned-politician, Tom Steyer. His thrilling solution to the encroaching automation demon haunting the working force of “The Golden State”? How about a state-guaranteed employment scheme?<\/p>\n
Ah, it’s simplicity at its finest. Ditch the complexities of modern-day economics and AI, just promise jobs for everyone. Surely, that’ll keep the scary automation monsters at bay, right? Perhaps a more thorough examination would reveal a slightly more complicated landscape.<\/p>\n
Steyer touts his master plan against the background of claims of unprecedented levels of job obliteracy propelled by automation and AI. No doubt, these advanced technologies are transforming the job market in unforeseen ways. However, automation \u2014 despite its public image as a job-consuming monster \u2014 also promises to create new jobs, possibly beyond the scope of current predictions.<\/p>\n
To many, Steyer’s plan might seem compelling. Guaranteeing everyone a job would definitely provide a cushion against potential AI-induced job losses. But reality can be stubbornly resistant to idealistic proposals. Does the government have the capacity to sustain such a grand promise? What about the quality and relevance of these jobs? And let’s not forget the not-so-tiny detail; a guaranteed job does not equal a satisfying, fulfilling employment.<\/p>\n
Publications such as Wired.com are all too quick to shout about the onrush of automation as a career apocalypse. Balanced narratives that acknowledge the simultaneous potential for job creation seem a bit scarcer in these wild tech forests.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ol’ Tom’s on his crusade, riding his white horse of employment guarantee towards the menacing beast of Automation. But that’s politics for you. Simplifying complex issues, promising quick fixes, and riding off into the sunset, leaving the rest of us to deal with the mutant, multi-headed realities that inevitably arise. The drama, indeed, is fascinating \u2014 and it will undoubtedly keep us all tuned in. As for the ultimate feasibility of his idea? That’s a cliff-hanger for another day.
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