With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), people's concerns about how many people will lose their jobs due to AI have gradually deepened. Especially this year, the world is worried about this problem, for fear that AI will take away the jobs of white-collar workers. However, I don't think this concern is completely unnecessary. Today, I will not talk about the big reason, but start from a small logic to see if this is really the case.
Let's first review the first discovery of coal. The earliest excavated coal mines tended to be in shallower formations, easy to mine, but limited production. Because manual excavation is required, and artificial mining, the annual per capita coal consumption may only be ten kilograms (Note: this number is only an example, not real data). However, suddenly one day, humans invented the technology of machine mining, no longer need manual mining, but can use machines. Machines can transport coal, and a month's mining capacity in a coal mine may be enough to meet the country's annual consumption. So, I ask everyone, will this machine put miners out of work? Will it bankrupt the coal boss?
This is likely to happen in the short term, as those miners who first use machines to mine coal will lose their jobs. But in the long run, machine mining will make coal cheaper. In the past, coal was only burned for heating during the coldest time in winter, but now it is possible to start burning coal for heating in autumn. In the past, cooking also required firewood, which was very cumbersome, but now you can use coal directly. In this case, the number of miners who need to use machines to mine coal will increase, and the coal industry will expand. At the same time, the production of surface coal mines is limited, so there is a need for a new profession - geologists, whose task is to find deep coal mines. In this way, the supply of coal will increase, the price will decrease, and the annual per capita coal consumption may increase to 10,000 kilograms.
This is a very positive positive cycle, because a technological advancement drives a lot of demand, which in turn drives the development of the entire industry. If anyone has to say that anyone will be harmed, it is only those capitalists who only want to rely on human power to dig coal, and do not learn new technologies. Science and technology are constantly advancing, so why don't you make progress and not learn? Therefore, I don't think AI will eliminate white-collar workers or put countless people out of work. It can only be said that if traditional white-collar workers do not change themselves, they may face difficulties and pain. It's like painting with traditional paints in the past, but now as long as you learn the computer, you won't lose your job. If you have to stick to traditional pigments, you will not be able to adapt to the development of society and will lose a lot of opportunities.
Therefore, there will be more and more people working as office white-collar workers in the future, and we don't have to worry about this problem. And, with the advancement of technology, office white-collar work will become more efficient and intelligent. AI can help handle tedious data analysis and repetitive work, freeing up more time and energy to focus on creative tasks and decisions. As a result, future office white-collar workers will have more opportunities to participate in complex projects and innovative work.
Not only that, but the development of AI will also give birth to many new professions and fields. For example, AI-related R&D, data scientists, machine learning experts, etc. will become popular occupations. At the same time, the application field of AI technology will also expand, involving various industries such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and education. This will provide more choices and opportunities for people to showcase their talents and abilities in emerging fields.
Of course, some old occupations may indeed have some impact. For example, some traditional jobs may be replaced by AI, but many new jobs will also be created. Importantly, we need to actively shift our mindset to actively learn and adapt to the development of new technologies. Only by keeping pace with the times and constantly upgrading your skills and knowledge can you stay competitive in this era of rapid change.
The arrival of the AI era is not an employment disaster, but an era of opportunities and challenges. By making full use of the benefits of AI, we can improve work efficiency and create more value. At the same time, governments and society should strengthen support for skills training and job transitions to ensure that everyone can adapt to and benefit from this new era.
In the era of AI, the role of humans will gradually be liberated from simple repetitive tasks to more advanced and complex work. We will have more time to pursue creativity and humanistic care to promote the progress and development of society. Therefore, we do not have to be afraid of the development of AI, but should actively embrace and progress with it.
In short, the advent of the AI era will redefine and evolve the profession. While some occupations may disappear or be replaced, at the same time, new careers and opportunities will continue to emerge. We should actively adapt and respond to this challenge, constantly learning and improving our abilities to adapt to the needs of future careers. Only in this way can we enjoy the convenience and progress brought by AI and make greater contributions to the development of human society.
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