A future without human labor

The world of 'work', as we know it, is changing before our very eyes and I think we've got our heads in the sand because it challenges how we think about our selves, our purpose, and the meaning of life.  We should start adjusting our mind set now.

There's excitement in the world of technology when tasks are automated - one less thing a human has to do.  

On the other hand, it's one less thing a human has to do.

Doesn't it seem like there are less jobs people need to do?

The April 2014 unemployment figures tell us unemployment rate is dropping and that less people who want a job are dropping out because they're discouraged.  Which is good news.

But, it feels like there will come a time, more quickly than we think, when there just won't be enough work for everyone to do.

That's going to be a tough transition.

Here's a quick article from New Scientist, via Slate Magazine, that talks about the future of work: "Robots Will Take Our Jobs"