The Technology Movement Is Good For Our Society

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

In the “Race Against The Machines” Brynjolffson and McAfee claim that technological advancements producing machines to replace human labor are a cause of unemployment. The authors start the book by provide the readers with a variety of different economic statistics detailing the poor condition the U.S economy, particularly the labor market, was in after The Great Recession.

The article ‘Rise of the Machines’ is Not a Likely Future (2015), Michael Littman addresses the issue and worries that people have with regards to technology. The article attempts to persuade readers to believe that there is no need to fear technology as it is just not possible that they can overtake humanity. Zeynep Tufekci touches on the issue of machines taking over jobs of human, titled “The Machines are Coming (2015)”. She attempts to argue that there is no need to reject or blame technology for taking over jobs at the workplace. Littman’s argument is stronger than Tufekci as he provided logical reasoning due to a well balanced structure with consideration of opposable viewpoints with substantial evidence and effective usage of Pathos to appeal to the reader. Tufecki’s argument is weak due to the lack of evidence and her claim was only brought in at the end of her article which makes it seem very lop-sided.

The cost of goods and business expenses may decrease due to efficient production, however, the deficit created by money spent on education at a federal and personal level, and the thousands of people without work who would come to depend on social security would outweigh the economic benefits for the majority of the population. When the majority of a nation befalls economic hardship, the entire country suffers, as do its trade partners. One might argue that mass industrialization has, in the past, created economic booms, such as the industrial and technological revolutions of the 19th century, 20th century. While these revolutions have brought economic success on an international level, the situation we now face presents a new problem. There are now an unprecedented number of mechanical methods to completely dominate essentially any field, whereas in the past, the transition was more gradual and targeted specific fields. For the first time in human history, if you have an algorithm and a machine, you no longer need a human being. It’s a rather humbling concept, and one that is presently impeding upon our daily

The idea that machines will take the jobs of humans is very two sided. I understand that it is cheaper to have machines and that will allow the companies to downsize on employees but it is very important to understand that without the use of human attendants to operate those machines, they’re useless. There are many jobs like care givers and doctors that will never be able to be done by a machine. An increase in machines will increase the supply and allow for the prices of certain goods to decrease. This will help boost the economy and allow for more American made products.

In the introduction of The Glass Cage, Carr mentions about the technological unemployment in society, which makes people have a hard time to find a job. Carr says that the machines will eventually take people’s spot on the real world. It is quicker than what we imagine. The machines are not expensive and more proficient, which leads to the job loss is definitely enlarged in society. Some companies also hesitate to hire more employees where the machines have the

At the rate that machines and technology are improving, most people will not have to have jobs. There will still need to be some human supervision of everyday production of machines. There will also have to be maintenance when a machine breaks, and that requires a trained human. People will also have to have jobs in programming these machines, as they cannot program themselves. Machines will eventually eliminate most people’s jobs, however, there will always be a small portion of people required to supervise them.

Thomas Hobbes’s quote at the beginning of the essay is relevant to Drutman and Mounk’s argument in that it raises the question of equality in physical and mental faculties amongst all people, which raises questions about equality among workers with similar yet superior capabilities as people who are not human. Specifically, will these employers continue to abide by this idea of equality and support the human workforce when confronted with cheaper more efficient non-human options. This introduction of a mechanized workforce increase competition for fewer jobs and result in falling wages and a powerful upper-class, which have extensive political and economic implications.

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 key points of the side that support the advancement of job automation is that AI will improve the standard of living, lower the prices of products, and encourage people to get higher education. As job automation progresses, so does the standard of living. The largest sector of the job industry that will be affected by job automation is the service sector, manufacturing, and many other jobs that do not require higher education. Since robots will replace these lower paying jobs that do not require much skill, the quality of life will increase. One negative effect is that there are numerous people that hold these positions in the lower paying industry that will lose

Considering that advanced technology could reach the point of taking care of anything we could possibly need, we are faced with the problem of jobs. I believe that if we were to have a future where everything is done by machine, there would still be a need for jobs. Although machines could potentially take care of anything we want, it still does not rid our need for jobs. In order to ensure that things are done correctly, you may still need an actual person to make sure things continue to function. A machine may be able to do all the work, there is still the possibility of that machine breaking or having an error.

Imagine in the future, say 30 years from today, that many jobs have come to the point where a robot or some other technology could do the exact same thing as a person. It could possibly do their job even better than their human counterpart and more efficient too. At this point, why would an employer choose to hire an actual person over a robot if it saves them money in the long term? If too many jobs become obsolete in the future by autonomous machines, a massive number of people will lose their jobs and could have no other skills to fall back on. Every group of citizen would be affected, from teens just entering the workforce to older ones on the verge of retirement in various organizations throughout the job industry.

The author also lists how these robots are a high risk to the workforce. Even though these engines require some sort of training, they can learn faster and become smarter than their trainers. Baker points out that machines are causing high unemployment and technology does not make it any easier for the workforce. He says, “the term luddite refers to textile workers in the early 19th century who

Over time our lives seem to have become more and more integrated with our technology. Some may say that this is a very bad thing because this change may result in the loss of jobs for millions of people. Jobs such as, cashiers, bankers, legal assistants, and maybe even taxi drivers. The future may appear bleak at first, but the truth of the matter is that robots taking over our simple and automatable jobs just mean that our jobs can evolve with the technology. A very similar thing happened during the industrial revolution when technologies were developed that massively increased the efficiency and yield of farming. This in turn led to a vast increase of food in the country which led to a lesser need for everyone to be a farmer. With a massive amount of food, former farm workers, and advanced technology, a business of mass production and manufacturing began. The loss of jobs due to technology led to a

Technology is emerging all around humans without them even giving any thought to it. Technology such as traffic lights, cell phones, laptops, wrist watches, etc, is starting to become a major concept in modern society. However, is it harmful or beneficial that robots are becoming somewhat smarter than humans? Two women argue this topic. One article by Faith Popcorn called “Artificial Intelligence May Usher in a New Golden Age” was first seen on the New York Times Debate Room. In the article she states that even though artificial intelligence may improve society, it could harm the people of different places by taking their jobs. The other, “Robots Are Making Roads Safer and Less Congested in Africa” by Nnedi Okorafor was also first seen online on the webpage, New York Times Debate Room. This article shows that technology can enhance the city and keep the citizens of the cities safe. Both authors share the benefits of robots. However, Popcorn uses her credibility to show not only the advantages technology can have on the world and society, but she also shows the disadvantages, where Okorafor only focuses on the logic behind robots.