Will a Robot Steal Your Job?

Yesterday, The Guardian published a provocative opinion piece titled, "Are Robots Going To Steal Your Job? Probably." At first glance, the author's pessimism would seem justified. From robotic gardeners and farmers to robotic pizza delivery services, it seems like every day robots make new forays into jobs traditionally done by humans. But pause to consider technology in historical perspective. Pessimism about new technologies is not new.