As robotics and 3D printers begin taking thousands of jobs, this does not have to be as devastating as many make it out to be. Where manufacturing and service jobs are lost, Supervisor and software development jobs will be gained. Ultimately prices will be driven down for almost every good and service out there, making the economy stronger, creating even more jobs, and bringing forth a new, stronger economic paradigm:
http://3dprint.com/2249/3d-printing-robotics-economy/
That's my opinion at least in the article I just published above. Please feel free to counter my opinion or add to it.