27 Quotes by Moshe Vardi

Recognition by one's peers is the goal of every scientist.

I believe that work is essential to human well-being.

The impact of technology on labor has become clearer and clearer by the day.

What people are now realizing is that this formula that technology destroys jobs and creates jobs, even if it's basically true, it's too simplistic.

The hope is that we'll continue to create jobs for the vast majority of people. But if the situation arises that this is less and less the case, then we need to rethink, how do we make sure that everybody can make a living?

Everything that humans can do a machine can do.

Are we prepared for an economy in which 50 percent of people aren't working?

Twice a week, a truck comes near my house, and two guys get out and pick up the garbage. This will disappear. There will still be a truck coming, but it will be driven autonomously, and the garbage will be picked up autonomously, and those jobs will be gone.

Are machines getting more and more powerful? Absolutely. It's been going on since 1940. We are making progress, and for many people, it will be a lifesaver.