Afraid of Robots? They Make Some People Fear More Than Just Losing Their Jobs
Did you know that people who are afraid of robots and other high technology are also afraid of losing their jobs and suffer from anxiety-related mental health issues? That's what a new study is saying. I suppose it makes sense. I would imagine that something that seems so out of (your) body would be pretty threatening if you're a little timid about the world. According to newswise.com, more than a third of study participants fear job loss to technology more than they do romantic rejection, public speaking and police brutality. That also makes sense. Who do you know who doesn't know computers can easily get a job? But they're actually not alone. “If you’re afraid of losing your job to a robot, you’re not alone,” says researcher Paul McClure, a sociologist in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences. “This is a real concern among a substantial portion of the American population. They are not simply a subgroup of generally fearful people.” Prev...