Which quotation from “Heads Up, Humans” expresses a counterclaim to the author’s argument?

Question

Which quotation from “Heads Up, Humans” expresses a counterclaim to the author’s argument?

They say that people who are displaced from jobs will find new and better occupations that will be created by the economic shift. (paragraph 5)

Today, the new industries are unlikely to need many human bodies or minds because technology can do the work for less cost. (paragraph 7)

There is no evidence that recent advances in technology have so far offered the majority of workers better pay or positions. (paragraph 9)

It’s tempting to avoid thinking about it, especially because solutions aren’t obvious. (paragraph 11)

Answer 1

The quotation from “Heads Up, Humans” that expresses a counterclaim to the author’s argument is:

"They say that people who are displaced from jobs will find new and better occupations that will be created by the economic shift." (paragraph 5)

This statement presents a counterclaim by suggesting that the displacement of workers due to technological advancements may lead to new job opportunities, opposing the author's view that technology might not benefit the majority of workers.