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December 17, 2023 21 mins
Automation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing?

Duration: 21:41

Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots

Posted: December 17, 2023


Highlights:
  • Impact of automation on society
  • Historical context of automation and the industrial revolution
  • Automation affecting both blue-collar and white-collar workers
  • Challenges of transitioning to new jobs in the technological landscape
  • Increasing number of people who do not want to work
  • Need for developing new skills and financial incentives for employment
  • Potential benefits and drawbacks of automation
  • Physical toll of certain jobs and the role of automation in reducing discomfort
  • Power dynamics in society that shape technological changes
  • Importance of education and redefining economics in the face of technological advancements





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