The world of automation
#706
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Re: The world of automation
Another one of the greedy, wealthy business owners left wingers want you to hate.
#707
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Re: The world of automation
Anyone who hoards billions in excess of what they need is by definition greedy. The philanthropists listed so-far haven't been referred to as greedy, quite the opposite.
#708
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Re: The world of automation
Who hoards money? By definition hoarding money would mean millions or billions stuffed in a bank account with no plans for its use. Not a very clever use of millions or billions.
#709
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Re: The world of automation
I reckon each of us is gifted in some shape or form, and it's our responsibility to use that gift if not to directly advance mankind, then at least to not **** it over.
#710
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I agree ....... most if not all people are gifted in some shape or form which is why we should be very careful how we use the Robin Hood approach to UBI and Welfare. As a society we should be helping everyone reach those potentials, helping them to help themselves and make them feel good about their achievements. Increasing Welfare and UBI does the opposite to that.
#711
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Re: The world of automation
Where are the damn robots when you need them?
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Jobs in Australia: Top 20 most in-demand positions according to Indeed
TOP 20 HARDEST POSITIONS TO FILL
1. Crew member
2. Shift manager
3. Pizza cook
4. Beautician
5. Glazier
6. Massage therapist
7. Plasterer
8. Carpenter
9. Driver
10. Hair stylist
11. Panel beater
12. Installer
13. Shop assistant
14. Detailer
15. Veterinarian
16. Cabinet maker
17. Plumber
18. Tutor
19. Maintenance electrician
20. Air conditioning engineer
#712
Re: The world of automation
Where are the damn robots when you need them?
Jobs in Australia: Top 20 most in-demand positions according to Indeed
TOP 20 HARDEST POSITIONS TO FILL
1. Crew member
2. Shift manager
3. Pizza cook
4. Beautician
5. Glazier
6. Massage therapist
7. Plasterer
8. Carpenter
9. Driver
10. Hair stylist
11. Panel beater
12. Installer
13. Shop assistant
14. Detailer
15. Veterinarian
16. Cabinet maker
17. Plumber
18. Tutor
19. Maintenance electrician
20. Air conditioning engineer
Jobs in Australia: Top 20 most in-demand positions according to Indeed
TOP 20 HARDEST POSITIONS TO FILL
1. Crew member
2. Shift manager
3. Pizza cook
4. Beautician
5. Glazier
6. Massage therapist
7. Plasterer
8. Carpenter
9. Driver
10. Hair stylist
11. Panel beater
12. Installer
13. Shop assistant
14. Detailer
15. Veterinarian
16. Cabinet maker
17. Plumber
18. Tutor
19. Maintenance electrician
20. Air conditioning engineer
#713
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Re: The world of automation
Pretty sure a Pizza cook can be automated now.
#714
Re: The world of automation
Some MW jobs have prospects, others don't. In any case, it's doubtful that there are mass shortages of retail workers. The article merely suggested that the posts are hard to fill.
#715
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Re: The world of automation
Next are drivers of trucks etc. The uk is starting trials of driverless lorries, a group of up to 6 with one driver in the lead vehicle...
#718
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Re: The world of automation
Just saying, just because the car can drive itself, doesn't mean it will. You have 100's of stumbling blocks to overcome, some of which are near impossible to overcome, before you get even close. Technology is not the issue here.
#719
Re: The world of automation
Good point! Aren't fail-safe systems already built into AI driverless, re pedestrians etc?
Even if they are, looks like it could be an idea for some authority to have the means to shut down any driverless vehicle whenever.
Is it me, or are the goal posts moving further and further away on Driverless, weren't we meant to see them on the road next year? Now it looks like 2020 or 2021. Wonder if it's going to be two years away for the next 10 years or so LOL.
#720
Re: The world of automation
Musk has said he expects it to be viable to drive across the US next year (maybe, maybe not, it's musk time) but the Fords, etc. of this world have said 2021, and that hasn't changed significantly. As ever, it's going to be the edge cases that take 90% of the effort - which means automated with a driver in the drivers seat is likely to happen to the timeline. Totally driverless however is down to other factors.
My guess is the issue is likely to be politicians. They have conspicuously failed to get their fingers out on preparing - probably looking for the palms to be greeced.