Episode 27: Amazon's Automation Drive

The default assumption in the world today seems to be that automation leads inexorably to job losses. However, economic theory and economic reality don't exactly show that to be such a simple relationship. This week we take a look at one of the companies at the forefront of automation for reduced cost and increased service - Amazon - and see what has happened in their robot-filled warehouses. Links: As Amazon Pushes Forward With Robots, Workers Find New Roles This start-up added robots to help battle Amazon and Costco, but didn't have to cut any jobs Follow us and leave us a rating! iTunes Homepage Twitter @artlyintelly Facebook [email protected]