Robot Revolution

AlterNet: Robot Takeover? Get Creative, Chomsky Says - We can't predict when robots will replace us, but it may be sooner than you expect. By Alexandra Rosenmann

"If it’s used to free up the workforce for more creative work, say controlling production, making decisions about it, finding creative ways to act and so on, then it’s for the good," Chomsky explained. "If it’s used to maximize profit and throw people into the trash can, then it’s not good."