Could We Someday Live Forever? With Ray Kurzweil
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Adaptation to New Technologies and Emerging Industries
Historically, despite the replacement of physical labor by machines, society adapted by finding new jobs and industries. Even in 1900, people couldn't envision the rise of industries like IT engineering or automobile maintenance. Today, there are more people employed than in the past, with incomes in constant dollars greatly increasing. For instance, there are now 20-something millionaire YouTubers, showcasing new job opportunities in emerging industries like social media. As intelligence grows, individuals are expected to engage in more sophisticated tasks, leading to a brighter future.
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