Zipcar co-founder Robin Chase is optimistic about the future of the sharing economy, but also believes that automation will force many into unemployment. While speaking at the Global Drucker Forum, Chase advocated for a “basic income” in order to combat what she sees as inevitable job displacement by technology.
While some believe that new jobs will replace those that are automated, Chase said she believes many unskilled workers will be left behind. In order to push forward the idea in the United States, Chase called for basic-income pilot projects in cities across the country.
Rick Wartzman, “Startup CEO Loves Tech but Fears Millions Will Be Jobless”, Fortune, November 14, 2015.
