Over the last post, I looked at some historical examples of technological advancements, and their effects on the labor market and society in general. We looked at the first and second industrial revolutions, and in this post, I aim to discuss more recent industries and how they have fared, as well as some potential policies that address the issue. — In terms of looking at the effects of technological innovation, I look mostly to America. …

With growing fears about AI automation displacing jobs and leaving millions unemployed, it seems like it would be pertinent to look back, and see how technology and automation played a role in our past, using it as a starting point to try and predict the future. This blog post aims to go over and highlight the effects and consequences of the first two industrial revolutions throughout history, while upcoming posts will cover the expert opinions, as well as my own predictions of the future.

Hi! My name is Nikhil, though I do go by Nik from time to time. I’m a 15 year old from India, who’s spent most of his life in Hong Kong and South India. …