Why Nobel Laureate Paul Romer Is Skeptical of 12-Hour Work Week

The transcript discusses the impact of job loss on labor and the importance of addressing current employment issues. It emphasizes the need to focus on present problems rather than future ones, highlighting the role of industry shifts and AI in job retraining. The importance of learning on the job as a source of new skills and capabilities is also explored.

What is the speaker's main concern regarding labor changes?

• Environmental impacts

• Global economic trends

• Current joblessness and disconnection

• Future technological advancements

What does the speaker suggest we focus on solving?

• Future technological challenges

• Global warming

• International trade disputes

• Current employment issues

What has the lack of job retraining programs contributed to, according to the speaker?

• Environmental sustainability

• Technological advancements

• Economic growth

• Political and economic inequality

According to the speaker, where do people primarily acquire new skills?

• In schools

• From books

• On the job

• Through online courses

What should be the aim of jobs according to the speaker?

• To provide high salaries

• To teach new responsibilities

• To ensure job security

• To offer flexible hours