Robots perceived as threats in countries with higher inequality

As we step rapidly towards a machine-powered cognitive revolution, the future of work has increasingly been dominated by headlines like "robots are taking your job". According to a World Economic Forum report, 85 million jobs globally will be displaced by robotics and automation. Conversely, advanced technologies will create 97 million new jobs that require more skills and training. That disruption is creating a lot of anxiety. For some, greater automation indicates the end of drudgery and mind-numbing tasks.