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Will Automation Take Away All Our Jobs?

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Explore the paradox of increasing employment despite a century of automation in this 19-minute TED talk by economist David Autor. Examine why human labor remains relevant and skills continue to evolve in the face of technological advancements. Discover Autor's surprising and hopeful perspective on the future of work, addressing concerns about job redundancy and obsolescence. Gain insights into the relationship between technology and employment, and understand the factors contributing to the consistent rise in the proportion of working adults in the US over the past 125 years.

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Will automation take away all our jobs? | David Autor

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