otherwise, they kick you." That was one of the memorable lines from the documentary American Factory. I found out about the movie from one of my students, who told me that after reading one of the articles for class she thought of this film. American Factory (美国工厂; 美國工廠) is a 2019 American documentary film directed … Continue reading “Donkeys Liked to Be Touched in the Direction Their Hair Grows…
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What Jobs Will Survive the Artificial Intelligence Revolution?
This past week I read a couple of articles that talked about the potential impact of robotics and artificial intelligence on the future of work, and the articles noted that some jobs would likely be safe from being replaced by a robot. So I decided to look a bit more into it, and see if … Continue reading What Jobs Will Survive the Artificial Intelligence Revolution?
Life, and Humans, Find a Way
The Wall Street Journal had a fascinating story today about the potential impact of robots and automation on the workplace. Gartner, a technology research firm, has estimated that a third of all jobs will be lost to automation within a decade. Bill Gates has stated that automation threatens all manner of workers, from drivers to waiters … Continue reading Life, and Humans, Find a Way


