Which is why the narrative has switched to a basic income.
Honestly, there is a huge issue that needs to be addressed. Who is going to buy things when few are employed? With the rise of automation, there will not be that many jobs.
Heck, even eye doctors are suing to stop automation.
Since the beginning of time better tools have allowed people to be more productive. Automation is good as long as the nation is trying to be productive and build things and grow food for export. The problem we have is that our elites have been gutting our nation's technological and manufacturing base for years for short term profits.
While some jobs will be replaced by automation, many new opportunities will arise.