The Future of Work Quotes

“According to the U.S. Department of Education, there will be a 14 percentage-point increase in STEM jobs between 2010 and 2020.”
― Darrell M. West, The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation

“it is clear that workers with few technical skills or other in-demand skills likely will face rough going in the future.44”
― Darrell M. West, The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation

“47 percent of U.S. workers have a high probability of seeing their jobs automated over the next 20 years.”17”
― Darrell M. West, The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation

“people need to rethink the concept of work.”
― Darrell M. West, The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation

“Recent populist uprisings such as the tea party, antiglobalization sentiments, anti–Wall Street viewpoints, and the Trump candidacy itself may look mild compared to what could emerge in the future.31 This is why early action is needed before resentment, anger, and unrest reach hurricane levels. It is certainly the case that a number of workers will see their jobs affected or even eliminated, which will lead to considerable anger and anxiety over the pace of economic change. Those of average means are likely to feel powerless in the face of broad-scale transformation, and this will aggravate public anger directed toward establishment elites.”
― Darrell M. West, The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation

“One possible benefit of new workforce trends is that people will have more leisure time than in the past. This can happen in one of two ways. Some people will not be needed in the new digital economy, so they will find other ways to construct meaning in their lives outside the workplace. Alternatively, even those who work may find themselves with time for other kinds of pursuits. Rather than most waking hours being spent on work-related tasks, the society of the future may have time for nonwork activities, including art, culture, music, sports, and theater.”
― Darrell M. West, The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation