TED Talks Daily The value of your humanity in an automated future | Kevin Roose
Feb 25, 2021
Kevin Roose, a tech journalist, explores the intersection of humanity and automation. He argues that instead of competing with machines, we should amplify our uniquely human qualities like creativity and compassion. Roose shares his insights on how automation reshapes the workforce and highlights personal experiences of potential job displacement. He celebrates the resilience of community-driven initiatives, like the revival of Marcus Books, confirming that human connections are irreplaceable in an increasingly automated world.
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AI Reporting App
- Kevin Roose realized he could be replaced by an AI reporting app when he was a financial reporter.
- News organizations were using these apps to generate millions of stories yearly.
AI's Impact Across Industries
- AI is affecting various industries, from journalism to law and medicine, sometimes outperforming humans.
- AI-trained neural networks at Google were more accurate than those coded by humans.
Focus on Human Skills
- Instead of competing with machines, focus on uniquely human skills like compassion and critical thinking.
- Don't just learn hard skills; cultivate soft skills to remain relevant in the age of automation.