Listen "Futureproof in the Age of Automation"
Episode Synopsis
Did you know that PwC estimates AI will contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030?In this episode, we explore “Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation” by New York Times technology columnist, Kevin Roose.We discuss how technology is and will continue to transform the global workforce, the effect of technology on our focus and attention, and how to maintain your individuality in the age of echo chambers.While we both share a “suboptimistic view” of the future, we emphasize the ways humans can still add extreme value moving forward.==================== 00:00 Intro2:15 There was serious economic pain during the last three industrial revolutions4:39 What optimists say about technological disruption6:38 Less jobs are being created for humans10:08 Machines are diagnosing brain cancer faster than humans 11:28 Beware the boring bots13:06 Beware the algorithmic manager16:38 Hard skills versus soft skills 23:01 How many of our beliefs were put there by big tech algorithms?26:40 The power of choice architecture 29:54 Getting out of “the web of invisible forces”32:29 Breaking free from our phones33:16 Adding a human touch to our interactions 35:48 “Idleness aversion”36:04 “Attention guarding” and the importance of focus40:01 We do still have control over our own technology use 41:01 The craziest examples of AI error46:49 The importance of social safety nets47:56 Now is the time to let your personality out49:10 Wrap-up==================== References: “Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation” by Kevin Roosehttps://amzn.to/3ca7xYS==================== To help make a difference, follow us for weekly episodes! Search for books by our guests on our website and sign up for the “Rising Weekly” to receive a Friday email “where we enrich episodes”. If you believe our podcast has ever shifted your perspective, please share it with someone you know and rate us. Thank you so much for tuning in and we welcome you back to our next episode. ==================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rising-laterally/id1524717120 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hbMEHVOZJVMdCZBhthTIh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIDpt943-sihvPBxX7oXawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/risinglaterally/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RisingLaterally
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