On this episode of the Epoch Podcast, we discuss the future of employment when automation is set to take over almost 50% of current U.S. jobs sooner than most people realize, and why we think that's ultimately a good thing.
https://youtu.be/_DsuhgRqJFI
Topics we get into:
* The surprising speed at which automation is taking jobs and how much bigger it is than most people realize* Why this is potentially different than in the past* Is "learn to code" really a solution?* How the "pool" of employment evolves* How minimum wage increases ultimately hurt employment* The kind of culture automation promotes and the benefits it offers* The cost to benefit ratio of increased efficiency with potential loss of human connection* Are creative jobs safe?* Why jobs are actually a bad thing* Why Millenials are the right generation for these changes* Why Universal Basic Income has merit* Why big business is necessary for progress to some extent right now* The downfalls of capitalism and moving toward a future based in collaboration* How understanding of purpose and identity are evolving* The potential of traditionally unpaid work becoming more valued* The needed shifts in education* Approaching it all as a threat or opportunity, with a mindset of abundance or lack
Our Posts for This Episode
Austin | Jobs: The Necessary Evil That Will Soon be UnnecessaryJen | (had a work emergency and wasn't able to record)Tico & Tina | How to Prepare for the Exciting Prospect of a Future without JobsMatt | How Will You Weather the Impending Employment Crunch?Kat | Employment in the Digital Age: Bring on the Bots!
Resource/s Mentioned
Joe Rogan/Andrew Yang podcastLife 3.0Kai-Fu LeeReinventing OrganizationsRise of the YoupreneurStart with Why
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