TED Talks Daily What will future jobs look like? | Andrew McAfee
Jun 22, 2019
Andrew McAfee, an economist focused on technology's impact, delves into the changing landscape of work. He discusses the likelihood of jobs being replaced by AI and robots, while emphasizing the importance of adapting education to prepare future generations. McAfee explores stories of workers facing automation challenges and the rise of economic inequality. He advocates for engaging learning methods, like those inspired by Montessori, and suggests solutions such as a guaranteed minimum income to ensure a fair transition into this new era of employment.
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The Changing Nature of Unemployment
- Technological unemployment is different now because machines are developing new skills like understanding and speaking.
- These advancements suggest a future with increasing technology and fewer traditional jobs.
Benefits of the New Machine Age
- Technological progress drives down prices, improves quality, and increases output, creating abundance.
- Automation frees people from drudgery, allowing focus on creative and intellectual pursuits.
Ford and Ruther's Exchange
- Henry Ford II asked Walter Ruther how he'd get robots to pay union dues.
- Ruther retorted by asking how Ford would get robots to buy cars.