Automation (both robot and computer) will continue to eliminate jobs by the millions as they get cheaper and more capable.
Basically, if your job involves following a semi-complex set of rules or (increasingly) discrimination based on vision, it is at risk. I have seen many articles how even truck drivers will disappear.
Jobs which involve great skill, dexterity, and mobility (hairdresser, plumber, electrician, etc.) are likely safe—for a few decades anyway.
I don’t think anyone has any idea how to really address this. In fact, few are even aware of the situation and its implications. There will definitely be more idle people. Who will foot the bill?
The other thing is that many companies couldn’t care less how they make their $$. Proctor and Gamble just wants people to buy their soap—they don’t care if those people have jobs or are on welfare. Not blaming P&G, it’s just the way it is.
If you look at it from that perspective, why wouldn’t companies want more illegals? Even if they can’t find jobs and the Government has to put them all on assistance? Welfare is really just an indirect Government subsidy to these companies—and the more clients, the better their bottom line.
“I don’t think anyone has any idea how to really address this. In fact, few are even aware of the situation and its implications. There will definitely be more idle people.”
You’re absolutely correct; it is scary.