What are your thoughts about robots doing certain jobs rather than humans?

I didn't fully read this article but skimmed it - seemed repetitive

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DudeistPriest · M

What they're talking about is the distinction between robots and managers taking over jobs. It won't be robots themselves, it's "Business-to-business salesmen...managers ...CEOs...they’re the ones coming for your job." It's all about the almighty dollar.

From what I've seen in the business world as a computer specialist for the past several years, my thoughts are that eventually yes - many jobs that [b][i]can be [/i][/b]replaced by robots and artificial intelligence [b][i]will be[/i][/b] replaced. I hope the fact that I repair said computers and have operated robotic equipment in the past I will still have gainful employment.

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Phire1 · 51-55, F

@DudeistPriest That's how the article seemed to me, basically. (I know it's not robots 'themselves'). Many, many people are not in the Computer Science realm of work, though. I hope you do still have gainful employment in the future as it appears to be very competitive.

From my perspective, I wonder (and should read more about it) if businesses/CEO's want more robotics/AI to complete jobs because of human life issues that they don't want to deal with. (yes, the dollar).

DudeistPriest · M

Good question. My business degree trained me to think bottom-line about business decisions. CEOs and business managers must find ways to make operations more efficient and cost-effective in the interest of [b][i]profit[/i][/b]. Aside from using cheap labor (sweat shops), robots and automated production systems don't require 1) a salary, 2) vacation time, 3) medical/dental/vision benefits, 4) breaks, 5) training, 6) cop time, 7) direct supervision, 8) 401Ks, 9) insurance, 10) time off; I could on but all of this costs them money that they'd rather pay their stockholders and keep themselves.

Machines only need elictricity and maintenance costs which are significantly below paying employees. So the answer is pretty clear from a business perspective.

Phire1 · 51-55, F

@DudeistPriest Yeah, more of "I don't give a fuck about you, only my money"

DudeistPriest · M

@Phire1 Agreed. It's always been about power, hasn't it?