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The conversation touches on how automation could lead to economic destabilization, social unrest, and the loss of consumer choice. As companies become increasingly reliant on robots, the human workforce faces obsolescence. Neon warns that even if society desires a balance, corporations prioritize profit, often ignoring the human cost.
He pessimistically notes that with “robots don’t go on strike,” companies may prefer automation because robots "don’t complain" or “fight back,” eroding workers' bargaining power.