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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for January 3, 2018
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January 3, 2018: Seven percent (7%) of American adults think it is very likely that their own job or profession will be eliminated by automation during their lifetime. According to the Pew Research Center, another 23% say it is somewhat likely.[1]
Seventy percent (70%) say it’s not very (40%) or not at all (30%) likely.
Most, however, think it’s at least somewhat likely that fast food workers, insurance processors, and software engineers will be replaced by automation.
Pew also reports that 6% believe they have already been impacted by technology through job loss or reduced hours/pay.
Pew listed this as one of the 17 most striking findings of 2017.[2]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- January 2, 2018 – 62 percent of media coverage about Donald Trump was negative
- December 29, 2017 – 635 proposed regulations withdrawn
- December 28, 2017 – 46 percent say it’s completely accurate to say they’re proud to be an American
- December 27, 2017 – 5 million Americans of Hispanic ancestry do not self-identify as Hispanic or Latino
- December 26, 2017 – 50 U.S. senators previously served in House of Representatives
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