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The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies

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by Erik Brynjolfsson

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Most of us 60+ baby boomers are worried about the future jobs market and how our grandchildren will earn a decent living. As the world changes, talent labor pool shrink worldwide, technology advances and the global geo-political situation remains headline news, entry level paying jobs will remain scarce. Do these issues concern you?
Kegan I also don't necessarily think that we will see a decrease of jobs for the new generations. Studies have shown that countries more technologically-dev…moreI also don't necessarily think that we will see a decrease of jobs for the new generations. Studies have shown that countries more technologically-developed actually have lower unemployment rates than countries that are less technologcally-developed. The jobs market will change - don't mistaken me on that. People will start working more side-by-side with technology; digital and mechanical. There will be a shift aware from hard laybour to work next to machinery and automation and a technical engineer (for example). For some people, this will be the best thing since sliced bread; for others it will be a nightmare - but so is the balance of the market of work. I think "concern" are for those not willing to move with the changes; everyone should be aware of their own situation, but those that will move with the times, making the necessary changes to their own behaviour will be the ones who make a difference.
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