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Lateral with Tom Scott

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Robots and Objectivity in Specialized Jobs

The chapter discusses the issue of objectivity when using robots in specialized jobs, specifically focusing on a study about operators becoming less effective with highly specialized robots. They explore the use of the word 'robot' and its relation to physical robots and objective outcomes. The chapter ends with a discussion on what jobs would require robots, including a giant robot grading applicants for university admissions.

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