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By 2055, it is estimated that 50 percent of today’s work activities will be automated. This means that some work will be automated within certain professions, while other professions may completely cease to exist. It means a glaring need for new jobs and a new conception of “work.” It means reorganized industries and reorganized landscapes. What else does it mean? Which jobs are safe for now, and which are doomed? What does the changing nature of work mean for the national and global economy? In short, what the hell are we going to do?
Speakers
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Tim O'ReillyFounder and CEO, O'Reilly Media; Partner, O'Reilly Alpha Tech Ventures
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Kevin DelaneyCEO, Charter
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James ManyikaSenior Vice President, Google
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Jeff WongGlobal Chief Innovation Officer, EY (Festival Underwriter)
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Joanna BrysonAssociate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Bat...
- 2017 Festival
- Technology
- Economy
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