What was done about the job losses via the industrial revolution? Many craftsman were made moot, especially in the textile industry. What happened in the aftermath of that? -This could be a guiding light as to what to or not to do. Right now, you hear politicians openly admit that many of the lost manufacturing jobs "aren't coming back" and that's largely because they no longer exist. But you also hear the politicians talk about "retraining" and "retooling". Retraining for what? I'm not sure. Previously mk made the remark that eventually the machines will be the consumers. Perhaps he is right and our job market will revolve around servicing them in some way. I was watching an episode of Mr. Rogers, with my daughter the other day and it showed a toy factory making a rocking horse. There must have been 20-30 people involved in the process. Today I would be shocked if it took more than 10. Tomorrow, people will use their 3D printers to make them at home.