Comment on Sam Altman Says If Jobs Gets Wiped Out, Maybe They Weren’t Even “Real Work” to Start With
rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
Techdirt’s infamous buggy whip post
If I was an information worker I’d be trying to be in the top 20% of my field. If it hits 75% of the industry, I have a little cushion.
nucleative@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
I think your strategy makes sense for all workers. Being aware of your role in the final solution is more important than the steps needed to get there, and tools merely change the process, often improving it in some way.
A guy with a hammer cant automatically build a house without skills, but it sure helps those who have them. A guy with a nail gun can build a house faster and perhaps with less skill, and few argue that it’s not a worthy improvement.
Some types of photographers may no longer need to operate a camera, but instead transition into someone who can knowledgeably ask for the results from an AI that properly captures the mood and tone required for the end result.
We’re changing how it’s done, but not necessarily what is done.