Post #edcmooc Vew of Tech Dystopia

An interesting article from the New York Times  about an often understated piece of the dystopian aspect of technology. Though not directly stated, the author is referring to technology and automation supplanting many working class and middle class jobs in the US and probably many other regions. The ones that have evaporated and most probably "ain't" coming back because machines are more cost effective.

While most journalists and politicians like to hammer on about the economic costs, this article points out the real costs in terms of social and emotional health and the disconnect from society and social support systems that unemployment  creates.

I wonder if MOOC's are in way supporting the evolution of the human social construct where people are connected in a collaborative and often team approach to problem solving? In that way MOOCs are supporting the evolutionary growth of the intellectual and social capital of both individuals and the species as a whole.