the information age has been a bit of a transition and the transition to the technological age will probably be a bit worse. i agree that automation is going to make many jobs obsolete but that doesn't necessarily mean that that is a bad thing. ultimately, it is a good thing. it is going to allow for the advancement of humanity, it should allow man to begin transitioning into endeavors that will elevate the existence of mankind, much like the industrial revolution did. the key is going to be the unfurl of tech and whether or not the real world applications thereof are going to keep pace. it is inevitable.
regardless, no matter what, it is a good thing.