New Books in Economics Matt Beane, "The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines" (HarperCollins, 2024)
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Dec 23, 2024 
Matt Beane, Assistant Professor of Technology Management at UC Santa Barbara, explores the crucial balance between human skills and automation in his book. He discusses how AI impacts skill-sharing, especially in professional settings, and tackles the challenge of maintaining mentor-mentee relationships. Beane highlights innovative training systems and shares insights on using generative AI in skill development. Additionally, he unveils his new role with Skill Bench, aiming to transform surgical training through technology and collaborative learning.
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Skill Degradation: A Trillion-Dollar Problem
- Skill building is being hampered, creating a trillion-dollar problem.
- This problem affects quality of life and other metrics beyond monetary value.
The Skill Code: Core Elements of Skill Development
- People naturally fight for the same core elements of skill development, even if unaware.
- This "skill code" includes challenge, complexity, and connection, nourishing our skill growth.
Navigating Early-Stage Tech: Expect Mess, Learn from Success
- Expect waste, damage, and confusion in the early phases of new technologies.
- Focus on systematic successes and learn from them to accelerate the learning curve.