A moderate tax on robots, even a temporary tax that merely slows the adoption of disruptive technology, seems a natural component of a policy to address rising inequality. Revenue could be targeted toward wage insurance, to help people replaced by new technology make the transition to a different career.
Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens
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Tony Deliso
For there is no friend like a sister In calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, To fetch one if one goes astray, To lift one if one totters down, To strengthen whilst one stands
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Christina Rossetti
Happiness is part of who we are. Joy is the feeling
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Tony Deliso
Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.
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Marcus Aurelius
If you need help bark like a dog." - Gendry. "That's stupid. If I need help I'll shout help." - Arya
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George R.r. Martin
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