Freakonomics Radio 257. The Future (Probably) Isn’t as Scary as You Think
Sep 1, 2016
A podcast delving into the worries and perceptions surrounding the future, while exploring technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence and autonomous cars. It highlights the potential impact on employment and the winners and losers in the future. The discussion also touches on the intersection of technology, comedy, and economics, with insights gained from analyzing Pokemon Go and Uber data.
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AI as Invisible Utility
- AI will become an invisible utility, integrated seamlessly into daily life like electricity.
- It will assist with scheduling, answering questions, and managing tasks unobtrusively.
Jobs Transform, Not Disappear
- The robot takeover will automate many tasks, but jobs will mostly transform instead of disappear.
- Even creative jobs will change, but human creativity remains uniquely valued, especially in comedy.
Humans and AI as Teams
- Collaboration between humans and AI creates superior outcomes than either alone.
- Best performers in areas like chess and diagnostics are centaurs: human-AI teams.