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Bring on the robot jobs, Canada should think for itself, and why are Canadian politicians so boring?

Contrary to warnings of a looming robo-pocalypse, Peter Frase says automation is a chance to free ourselves from the shackles of labour. Irvin Studin says the Trump presidency is the opportunity for Canada to show the world it can think for itself. And we ask why are Canadian politicians so boring?
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Automated restaurants like this one in China are springing up around the world. An government sponsored exhibition of mechanized food service could put Canada on the map.
Automated restaurants like this one in China are springing up around the world. An government sponsored exhibition of mechanized food service could put Canada on the map. (Reuters)

Contrary to warnings of a looming robo-pocalypse, Peter Frase says automation is a chance to free ourselves from the shackles of labour. Irvin Studin says the Trump presidency is the opportunity for Canada to show the world it can think for itself. And we ask why are Canadian politicians so boring? 

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