podcastsinenglish Level B.96 The human touch
Jul 22, 2021
Discover the fascinating roles that only humans can fulfill! From chefs relying on taste to ensure quality in the food industry, to fire lookouts who can decipher smoke from clouds, human senses prove irreplaceable. Dive into the world of tour guides, where personal interaction and local expertise keep them essential in tourism. As technology advances, the hosts express hope for the continued value of educators in a changing landscape. Tune in for a lively exploration of the human touch in various professions!
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Automation Threat Is Immediate
- Automation could replace around one in three current jobs according to some estimates.
- Predictions suggest major changes could come as soon as 2025, raising urgency about human-only roles.
Senses Protect Some Jobs
- Robots can see and detect but they lack human taste and smell perception.
- Scientists still don't fully understand smell, keeping taste-related jobs safer from automation.
The Fire Lookout Example
- Fire lookouts still spot faint smoke that cameras or drones miss in foggy or hazy conditions.
- Human judgment differentiates low cloud from smoke better than current automated systems.