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Podcast #44 Martin Ford: Rise of the Robots

By 17/06/2016October 13th, 2016No Comments

“A great many college-educated, white-collar workers are going to discover that their jobs, too, are squarely in the sights as software automation and predictive algorithms advance rapidly in capability.” – Martin Ford

In this episode, we speak with the New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker, Martin Ford. Martin is the author of two books, most recently his take on the potential future of work in Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of Mass Unemployment. We discuss how the development of robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence will impact upon the professional lives of white collar workers around the world, and some solutions to counteract this.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why white collar workers around the world are affected by the developments occurring in the automation of work
  • How you can enhance your skills and mindset for the coming future
  • How the coming information technology revolution is far different from anything else that has preceded it

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