The Future of Jobs

[Sconey]

Hi all, I thought this maybe be an interesting topic of discussion:

What jobs do you think will still be viable career option in the next 50 years? I'm talking about factoring in the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what jobs that will affect, and what jobs will still exist no matter how much technologically we evolve.

I personally think that hands-on jobs like building, plumbing and hairdressing will always be there, after all, you'll always need someone to cut your hair!

What do you guys think?

[Shadestache]

Hi all, I thought this maybe be an interesting topic of discussion:

What jobs do you think will still be viable career option in the next 50 years? I'm talking about factoring in the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what jobs that will affect, and what jobs will still exist no matter how much technologically we evolve.

I personally think that hands-on jobs like building, plumbing and hairdressing will always be there, after all, you'll always need someone to cut your hair!

What do you guys think?

I'm no expert in technology ahah, but I think that low-skilled jobs (such as the examples you provided) will be the first ones to be replaced.
Jobs like fast food workers and chauffeurs are going to be replaced by robotic arms and self-driving cars.
Once AIs become super-advanced, they may end up replacing human doctors and surgeons. For example, scientists have already developed an AI doctor called Watson, who may soon become the best doctor in the world.

Although unemployment is something to fear, I think that it will probably open up new job opportunities for humans. After the invention of technology and the internet, it created new jobs - such as software developers, website creators and Youtubers.

[Aaron]

This is a really good document if you want to read up on the future of work. I used this in a few of my essays during my Masters. Feel free to have a read:

http://www.fya.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fya-future-of-work-report-final-lr.pdf

It lists changes going on, jobs that are and have already been impacted, etc. Some interesting info you may not have thought of yet (especially the infographics with key stats). I have a degree in IT and I can honestly say that any job is exposed to automation, AI and "tech takeover" in one way or another. This is why I get so bloody frustrated when shitty IT/STEM programs are taught in schools (or lack of programs altogether).

[Quantum44]

Hi all, I thought this maybe be an interesting topic of discussion:

What jobs do you think will still be viable career option in the next 50 years? I'm talking about factoring in the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what jobs that will affect, and what jobs will still exist no matter how much technologically we evolve.

I personally think that hands-on jobs like building, plumbing and hairdressing will always be there, after all, you'll always need someone to cut your hair!

What do you guys think?

Most service related industries that are based around human contact should be safe. This predominantly includes careers in healthcare, education, hospitality and financial services.

[pikachu975]

Hi all, I thought this maybe be an interesting topic of discussion:

What jobs do you think will still be viable career option in the next 50 years? I'm talking about factoring in the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what jobs that will affect, and what jobs will still exist no matter how much technologically we evolve.

I personally think that hands-on jobs like building, plumbing and hairdressing will always be there, after all, you'll always need someone to cut your hair!

What do you guys think?

Actuaries will never be replaced since it requires modelling and maths, however it uses human judgement and assumption which isn't possible with a computer!

[Aaron]

however it uses human judgement and assumption which isn't possible with a computer!

Yet

[Sconey]

Actuaries will never be replaced since it requires modelling and maths, however it uses human judgement and assumption which isn't possible with a computer!

As Aaron just said, it's hard to judge what computer will be able to do in the future, will they be able to have stronger and more logical judgement than humans!?!?!

[Shadestache]

As Aaron just said, it's hard to judge what computer will be able to do in the future, will they be able to have stronger and more logical judgement than humans!?!?!

As of now, AIs are more logical. However, I think people may be developing sentient robots to help with therapy and things like that.
Though, by giving them emotions, they may be aware that they are being exploited and who knows what could happen XD

The exciting, yet scary thing about the development of AIs is that their growth is exponential.

[Sconey]

This is a really good document if you want to read up on the future of work. I used this in a few of my essays during my Masters. Feel free to have a read:

http://www.fya.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fya-future-of-work-report-final-lr.pdf

It lists changes going on, jobs that are and have already been impacted, etc. Some interesting info you may not have thought of yet (especially the infographics with key stats). I have a degree in IT and I can honestly say that any job is exposed to automation, AI and "tech takeover" in one way or another. This is why I get so bloody frustrated when shitty IT/STEM programs are taught in schools (or lack of programs altogether).

Super interesting looking document, I'll be sure to have a more detailed look soon!

[pikachu975]

I don't get the point of replacing jobs with robots. It costs a decent amount to build the robot and program it and stuff, it creates less jobs for society, potential for stuff ups because it's a robot, and more. The only advantage is the manager doesn't have to pay a robot I guess.

[RuiAce]

I don't get the point of replacing jobs with robots. It costs a decent amount to build the robot and program it and stuff, it creates less jobs for society, potential for stuff ups because it's a robot, and more. The only advantage is the manager doesn't have to pay a robot I guess.

If a robot can perform the job of 5 people, then (thinking financially) the NPV of going down that road is probably going to be positive. At some cut-off point, the PV of pursuing the robot project, which is just a one off, will become more positive than the PV of paying those people, which is pretty much an annuity.

What's good for a company isn't necessarily what's good for a society.