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Technology vs. Humanity: The coming clash between man and machine

Technology vs Humanity: The Coming Clash Between Man and Machine - Part Four

Mar 10, 2021
Futurist Gerd Leonhard discusses the clash between technology and humanity in the podcast. Topics include automation's impact on society, balancing human touch with automation, risks of technology shortcuts, and the need for boundaries in automating human activities.
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  • The imminent clash between technology and humanity will redefine moral values and disrupt traditional employment patterns.
  • Exponential automation raises ethical dilemmas regarding the dehumanizing effects on social services and the loss of human judgment in decision-making processes.

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Automation's Historical Impact and Challenges

Automation throughout history has driven significant change, such as the transition from hand-operated looms to weaving machines leading to Luddite uprisings. While automation historically created new opportunities, the shift to the information economy saw rising inequality and job displacement. The move towards the machine intelligence economy predicts further job decline and productivity-wage disparity.

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