Overview
Explore the impact of automation on the job market in this thought-provoking TED talk by Andrew McAfee. Examine recent labor data and historical trends to understand the evolving relationship between technology and employment. Discover how robots and algorithms are revolutionizing industries like manufacturing, writing, and translation. Delve into topics such as Moore's Law, autonomous vehicles, and DARPA's innovations. Analyze the implications of these technological advancements on the future of work and human roles in the economy. Consider the importance of ideas in driving economic growth and the changing nature of innovation. Reflect on the potential benefits and challenges of increased automation, and gain insights into what the future may hold for human employment and societal progress.
Syllabus
Intro
Are droids taking our jobs
Graphing the gap
Is that good or bad
Translation services
Knowledge workers
Moores Law
Google Autonomous Car
DARPA
Most important developments
Great developments
Plotting data
Conclusions
One story one development
Economies run on ideas
The dress code of innovation
The quality of the work
Robert Jensen
Conclusion
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TED-Ed