TED: Why jobs of the future won't feel like work | David Lee

The video discusses the impact of advancing technology on the future of jobs, highlighting the potential for a jobless future due to automation. It examines historical job extinctions and the rapid rate of change today. The speaker emphasizes the need for innovation and creating human-centered jobs to unlock hidden talents. Critiquing the factory mindset, the video suggests redefining jobs to focus on skills rather than tasks. Empowerment and innovation are highlighted as key to adapting to technological changes, encouraging a shift from narrow job roles to more creative and fulfilling work environments.

What is the most common job in 29 of the 50 US states that is at risk due to automation?

• Doctor

• Chef

• Driver

• Teacher

What is the predicted number of jobs that might disappear over the next 10 years according to Forrester Research?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 25 million

• 30 million

What historical job transition saw a 90% reduction in American workers?

• From offices to remote work

• From farms to factories

• From manual labor to automation

• From factories to service jobs

What is a key factor in preventing a jobless future according to the speaker?

• Rediscovering human creativity

• Reducing work hours

• Improving technology

• Increasing factory jobs

What is a dangerous side effect of narrowly defined jobs?

• Increased job satisfaction

• More job opportunities

• Higher wages

• Boring working lives

What type of work are robots particularly good at?

• Creative tasks

• Strategic planning

• Repetitive and constrained work

• Emotional support

What was the primary limiter to innovation identified in the prototyping contest?

• Empowerment problem

• Lack of talent

• Financial constraints

• Lack of ideas

What did the prototyping contest allow employees to do?

• Work fewer hours

• Focus on their job titles

• Bring diverse skills to solve problems

• Avoid teamwork

What separates humans from machines according to the speaker?

• Ability to work long hours

• Capacity to imagine and create

• Skill in repetitive tasks

• Speed of processing information

What should leaders focus on to robot-proof jobs?

• Increasing automation

• Asking employees about their inspirations

• Reducing employee benefits

• Telling people what to do