Consider a future where humanity has been rendered useless by an automated labor force that can do every job faster and more efficiently. This scenario is outlined in the video essay “Humans Need Not Apply” by CGPGrey. I believe that “Humans Need Not Apply” should be required viewing for all 10th-grade students. This essay is provided in the form of a video, which tends to be a more accessible way to convey information than a typical essay would be. The video also raises a lot of good questions about the moral and ethical implications of AI, including providing context for how technological advancements have rendered other, otherwise important, tools in society obsolete in the past. Finally, AI is becoming more and more prevalent today. Even though this video is just under ten years old, it still holds some value to how AI and robots have been revolutionizing different workforces in the past few years. …show more content…
The added visual aids allow a wider range of people with different learning styles to have an easier time understanding the concepts. Video essays have three elements that work together to explain concepts. These three elements are visual images and animations, verbal commentary, and background music. CGPGrey uses visuals throughout his video that support the concepts he is verbally speaking of, both of which support each other and provide additional context to the concept of AI in today's society. In this video, CGPGrey plays a musical piece as background music as he is talking, only to reveal at the end that the piece was made entirely by AI. He used music to make a meaningful point about how soon people will not be able to differentiate between human-made art and AI-made art, which would not be possible if this essay was done in a written
Robots can effect employment in a negative way,as said by the author Kelly “It may be hard to believe… 70 percent of today’s occupation will likewise be replaced by automation...even you will have your job taken away by machines”(Kelly Page.300), this quote comes to show the negative aspect of robots taking over the world in the near
“The Robot Invasion” written by Charlie Gillis in an article which informs the reader of current uses and capabilities of robots as well as elaborating on the expectation of advancement of robotic technology in the future. Though the reader never learns of the author’s professional background or experience on the subject, he uses evidence provided by numerous scientists and professionals in the field to lend credibility to the article. Throughout the reading, the audience is given the idea that while it is inevitable that robots will become commonplace in the future, there is adequate time to adjust education and skills to fit the needs of the future because of the current limitations of robots. Another point which is made is the thought that humans will be needed to work with the robots of the future, performing various tasks to keep them up to date and in working order. This information creates optimism for human job opportunities in the future for those who may be worried about a world in which they could become obsolete in the workplace. The subject of robots is relevant to issues that exist in society today. Not only are scientists tirelessly working to advance technology, robots have already made their way into everyday life and this is creating much optimism and hope for the future as well as stoking fears of those who believe that their livelihood is being threatened. Everyone has the potential to be affected by the anticipated changes which makes this article
In Nicholas Carr’s essay “All Can Be Lost: The Risk of Putting Our Knowledge in the Hands of Machine’s” he brings up the ethical problem of technology. Technology is all around today, but people are starting to wonder if this surplus of technology is starting to make the world less smart. Carr’s primary argument is as technology becomes more prevalent, people are losing knowledge to do certain tasks. Carr claims this is bad because people are putting their lives at risk and dying due to this lack of knowledge. People are starting to get lazier because of technology. They start to care less and think they are gaining something extra by using the technology, when, in fact it is the exact opposite. Carr states, “most of us want to believe that automation frees us to spend our time on higher pursuits but doesn’t otherwise alter the way we behave or think. That view is a fallacy” (5). This fallacy is affecting how people think and how current children are being taught in schools. Children as young as preschoolers are now starting to use tablets and computers for learning instead of having a teacher doing their job fully and actually teaching them. Instead of adding something to a task or helping to get it accomplished technology, “alters the character of the entire task, including the roles, attitudes, and skills of the people taking part” (5). Throughout his entire essay, Carr argues mostly why he believes too much technology could be harmful in the long run, but also states
In the article “Better Than Human: Why Robots Will- and Must- Take Our Jobs,” Kevin Kelly tells his audience about what is going to happen with robots in the future. He shows us how robots are beginning to be more advanced and are going to start taking jobs from humans. Kelly talks about the growth from the past century, the upcoming growth that robots will take, and how smart they are becoming.
As those AI machines continue to grow their self-awareness and intelligence, and as more AI machines are put into labor market and high-risk industries, the devastation of humanity and unpredictable threats to individual safety are inevitable. In order not to be taken over by AIs, human should be aware of the negative consequences of developing AIs, give up their dependency on these machines and put more effort into performing tasks on their own. Most importantly, authorities must establish necessary laws and have strict checks and balances between human labor and mechanical labor. If not, soon the scene in the film “The Terminator” will come into real-life. It is always chilling to hear this quote from Kyle Reese (the main character in the
Albert Einstein once said, “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” While Albert Einstein believed technology was going to have a negative impact on people, Kevin Kelly thinks otherwise. In his article “Better than Human: Why Robots Will-and Must-Take Our Jobs” he talks about the increase in automation in the workplace, and how it is essential because it will benefit our society and lead to increased productivity. With his use of historical examples, organization, and consistency, he effectively convinces the reader that an increase in automation will be beneficial to the human race.
The main central point of “All Can Be Lost: The Risk of Putting Our Knowledge in the Hands of Machines” by Nicholas Carr, is about humans relying solely on A.I., artificial intelligence, to do their job to point that human skills aren’t needed. Thus, making humans unaware on how to properly execute an action if the A.I. fails. Everyday, people use artificial intelligence in their daily task without knowing it, for example: using a computer to do online research or shopping. A.I. helps the researcher find what they’re looking for specifically within minutes, better yet, even in seconds if properly done. I agree with Carr’s central point on humans relying on A.I., but to a certain point.
Automated machines are slowly taking away the amount of human workers we have in today's world. Being with replaced by machines, humans lose part of our own humanity, sometimes a job, and maybe even the ability to work if machines replace people.
At the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, researches created a robotic fish, and left it to interact with regular fish. After a while, the robotic fish was accepted completely, and it eventually guided the regular fish as their leader. This is just one of many miniature examples foreboding the events that many people fear are coming. Events like complete automation, like a lackadaisical pattern in humanity as a whole. Nicholas Carr’s article, “All can be lost: The Risk of Putting Our Knowledge in the Hands of Machines”, tackles and discusses this idea head on. In this specific piece, Carr states that allowing the machines to do an exponentially growing amount of work for us will lead to people eventually being lazy, uneducated, unable
One of the biggest controversies with the advancement of artificial intelligence is the debate on job automation. Many people believe that artificial intelligence will advance to become better than humans and replace humans in most jobs. The opposite belief is that AI will be used to improve the standard of living and will be a tool to support humans, not replace them. Job automation has many benefits such as performing more dangerous jobs and complete tasks that humans do not desire to do. Even though job automation has benefits, there are many people who believe robots will take over the job market and the unemployment rate will skyrocket. There are multiple supporting factors for each side of the job automation debate, but the argument will never be settled until AI is further advanced and utilized.
Artificial intelligent, a phenomenal human creation, which will soon replace humans in near future. Day by day, robots are getting smarter and better at learning human interactions, emotions, and feelings. Robots are going to take over the world by invading every aspect of people’s lives. A collection of robot softwares and applications will help increase productivity and improve the quality of people’s lives through human-robot collaboration. As Sherry Turkle illustrates in her article “Alone Together”, that robots are becoming more and more humanistic. They are being a better companion than the real humans. They are always there for people, when then need them. They do not cheat or get angry at people, unlike humans who are constantly looking for a reason to start a fight. Robots are not just better at being a good companion than the humans, but also better at getting labor done. As Zaynep Tufekci asserts in his article “The Machines Are Coming”, that robots are faster, cheaper, and more efficient than getting the work done. The robots do not make any excuses. Nor it requires any payment from the employer to get the work done. They simply follow the order and get the work done without giving any problems to the employers. Robotic technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that highly capable humanoids robots with ability to recognize
In English class, my peers and I read an article from the New York Times titled, "The End of Work?" by Ji Shisan. The article introduced the possibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking over jobs and businesses. Researchers have discovered a way to program electronicsto "think" for themselves through trail and error– just how a child would. Consequently, professional workers are starting to think AI might take over their jobs. However, AI isn't "strong" yet. It can only learn and do simple tasks.
Artificial Intelligence is a topic within the public media that has existed for decades, but is now a concern due to the reality of human advancement and innovation in the field of science and technology. Many people believe that computers will become self-aware or sentient and view humanity as a disposable resource and gain supremacy. Reasoning that research on the technology should halt and not become more advance. Whereas others believe they will help catapult research and the economy forward, supporting the operations and innovations the technology offers. The complicated and divided solutions to the debate aren’t obvious, but there are more benefits to improving artificial intelligence than there is stopping it. Therefore, the negative effects people believe will occur can be resolved.
We’re really excited for the potential of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, we’re already helping our clients use them to improve their customer experience. But, as with any potential disruption to status quo business functions, there is a temptation to stick your head in the ground and hope it doesn’t take hold. That
Computers, robotics, and automation are driving more and more of production. In turn this is leading to an enormous impact on the number and type of jobs. An Australian report released in June 2015 found that 40 per cent of the Australian workforce – or around 5 million jobs – are at high risk of being replaced by computers in the next 10-15 years. This backs up the Oxford Martin School’s 2013 study finding 47 per cent of jobs in the United States are at risk of being automated using artificial intelligence. We need to move urgently from a discussion about protecting the jobs of today, to creating the jobs of the future.1