TED: How we'll earn money in a future without jobs | Martin Ford

The video explores the historical and ongoing concerns about automation leading to job loss, highlighting the positive impact of technology in creating better jobs. It compares human adaptability to machine learning, emphasizing the rapid acceleration of technology and its potential to displace jobs. The discussion extends to economic implications, suggesting universal basic income as a solution to income distribution challenges. The video concludes by stressing the importance of building a future economy that works for everyone.

What are the potential economic consequences of significant unemployment due to automation?

What is the concept of a guaranteed income or universal basic income, and how could it address future economic challenges?

What are some potential incentives that could be incorporated into a basic income system?

How might the future of work require us to rethink the relationship between work and income?