Future of Jobs

THE FUTURE OF JOBS

I often talk about the incredible benefits exponential technologies like machine learning, robotics, and 3D printing will bring to society. However, one major potential concern is that these same technologies will cause widespread unemployment across the board. This is often referred to as technological unemployment.

In fact, one recent study out of the Martin School at Oxford suggests that 47% of our jobs are at high risk of being replaced in the next one to two decades.

After discussing the concept with a group of CEOs and thought leaders, we've determined that there are four main possible outcomes. Which of the following do you think is most likely to occur?

Please take the short survey below and share with your friends! This data is critically important and we need as many people to take this as possible. If you want to read the full article, check out my blog here: tinyurl.com/technologicalunemployment/

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* 1. How important is the topic of technological unemployment?

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* 2. In your opinion, exponential technologies will impact jobs in the following way:

(1) Net Positive Increase in Jobs: Exponential technologies will cause a net positive increase in meaningful, skilled jobs and opportunities.

(2) Loss of Jobs, Society Adapts: Exponential technology will dramatically decrease the number of jobs, but society will adjust to this new reality by changing norms around work (days or hours per week, etc.), and/or the creation of work in virtual worlds.

(3) Near-Term Loss & Long-Term Gain of Jobs: There will be a near-term loss of jobs; however, in the long-term, exponential technology will cause a net positive increase in meaningful, skilled jobs and opportunities, perhaps as human more closely integrate and collaborate with technology.

(4) Loss of Jobs/Society Rebels: We’re screwed: There will be a large-scale loss of jobs in both the near and long-term future, and society will not be able to adopt. This will cause significant anger and revolution.

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