I think an automated society is inevitable in the future. Efficiency is always valued and the human element is usually where problems arise.

It's also easy to then think about the challenges that an automated society may bring for humans (lost jobs etc..), but what about the great things it could do as well.

Food may become more abundant and readily available for all. Transportation will be more efficient removing that stress from peoples lives and allowing them more time to do the things they enjoy.

I don't think Andrew stand's a chance either in 2020. It's too soon for our society to wrap their head around the things he's building his platform on, but like you mentioned it's good to throw his ideas into the pot to get everyone thinking.