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A core concern raised is the immense disruption such technological shifts could cause to employment and the economy. Moving from predictions to implications, the speakers agree that millions of jobs, particularly in transportation, are likely to vanish. The societal consequences are profound, and sadly, the discussion points out that such disruptions are rarely anticipated or adequately addressed by current policy frameworks.
They observe that the societal and political structures are slow and ill-equipped to handle these rapid changes. The way leaders are elected and the absence of term limits in Congress mean politicians often prioritize short-term gains over long-term planning, exacerbating the risk of societal shock when these disruptions eventually unfold.