Automation Paradox

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What is the Automation Paradox?

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The Automation Paradox refers to the phenomenon where automation, while increasing efficiency and reducing costs, can also lead to job displacement and increased inequality, particularly affecting low-skill workers.

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What is a challenge of automation mentioned in the Automation Paradox?

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The burden of automation will fall most heavily on low-pay and low-skill job workers.

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Give an example of how automation reduces costs of products and services.

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ATMs have made it cheaper to operate bank branches, so banks dramatically increased their number of offices.

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What is a graphic feature?

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A design element such as a diagram, bar graph, or pie chart that visually represents information.

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What does it mean to redistribute?

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To distribute again but differently.

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What is the best definition of automation?

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Technology that operates on its own without human support.

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What is one potential negative effect of automation on employment?

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Automation can lead to increased unemployment, particularly for low-skill jobs.

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How can automation create new job opportunities?

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While automation may eliminate some jobs, it can also create new jobs that require different skills, leading to a shift in the job market.

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What is the Greek prefix 'auto-' and its significance in automation?

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The prefix 'auto-' means 'self', indicating that automation involves technology that operates independently.

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What is an example of a job that has been affected by automation?

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Telephone operators have seen job reductions due to computerized phone lines.