Aug 18, 2022
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Will robots steal our jobs? What is a robot? And is it possible for robots to replace leaders and managers?
To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by writer, broadcaster, speaker and coach David Baker.
David worked for 12 years at the Financial Times, was managing editor of Wired magazine, and regularly presents on BBC Radio 4 and the World Service. He also teaches at The School of Life.
We discuss:
- Definitions of robots, artificial intelligence and automation
- The extent to which robots ‘threaten’ specific job roles and why
- How to take proactive steps to embrace the robot revolution
Episode Timestamps
- Introduction and Definition of Key Terms [00:00:07]
- Historical Perspective and Parallels with the Industrial Revolution [00:01:14]
- Jobs at Risk of Automation [00:22:17]
- Jobs Less Susceptible to Automation [00:28:17]
- Societal and Economic Implications [00:33:00]
Addtional Information
Find out if a robot will take your job at: https://willrobotstakemyjob.com/
You can find out more about David and his work at: http://www.davidbakeronline.com/
In ‘One Thing I Learned This Week’, Ross G the news that traffic deaths in the US are surging during the pandemic: https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?productCode=NN&te=1&nl=the-morning&emc=edit_nn_20220215&uri=nyt://newsletter/53bb0e7d-253c-512c-905a-97a2aece9bb4
But not so much in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-year-ending-june-2021/reported-road-casualties-in-great-britain-provisional-estimates-year-ending-june-2021
David shared insights into the extent to which Brits consume baked beans: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015tp6