McKinsey Global Institute
US · Tier 1
72
AVG COPE
Oracle Assessment
McKinsey's research arm. Their November 2025 report found 57% of US work hours are already automatable with existing technology — then recommended education, lifelong learning, and safety nets. They diagnose the terminal condition correctly and prescribe vitamins. The data is excellent. The policy recommendations are cope reflexes from people who advise the companies doing the automating.
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Policy Recommendations (5)
Policies this think tank advocates, scored against the Discontinuity Thesis v3.3.
1
Workforce Training & Reskilling
Labor Market Adaptation — Government-funded programs to retrain workers displaced by AI for new roles.
82
Pure Cope
2
Lifelong Learning Programs
Labor Market Adaptation — Continuous education systems that allow workers to upskill throughout their careers.
80
Pure Cope
3
Skill Gap Analyses
Labor Market Adaptation — Systematic assessment of workforce skill gaps to guide training investments and policy.
76
Heavy Cope
4
AI Literacy
Labor Market Adaptation — Education programs to ensure all citizens understand AI capabilities and implications.
75
Heavy Cope
5
Unemployment Benefits
Public & Social Investments — Extended and enhanced unemployment insurance for workers displaced by AI and automation.
49
Partial Cope