9.6 Economic & Political Issues - Employment & the Haves/Have Nots
- Technology may replace humans in many jobs.
- Technology may affect the gap between the rich and the poor (“digital divide”).
- Most jobs require employees who are tech-savvy.
- People who are not tech-savvy won’t qualify for those jobs.
- Technology is being used to replace employees in traditional jobs, traditionally filled by untrained workers.
- Not everyone can afford computers and Internet connectivity.
- Many governments censor Internet content available in their countries, but they can’t control all Internet political activism.
- Internet is only loosely policed, so criminals take advantage.
- Being able to adapt to technology is critical for people.