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Matt Beane, "The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines" (HarperCollins, 2024)

Peoples & Things

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Automation, Inequality, and Skill Development

This chapter explores the negative effects of automation on low-skill jobs, particularly in warehousing, and the limited opportunities for skill advancement in such settings. It also introduces Skill Bench, a startup aiming to enhance skill training using innovative technology, while concluding with a light-hearted reflection on the podcast episode's journey.

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