34.2.1 - Automation-Induced Job Displacement
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Define automation.
💡 Hint: Think about technology taking over jobs.
What is job displacement?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a machine does a job that a person used to do.
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What is a major concern with automation in jobs?
💡 Hint: Consider who is most affected by machines taking over jobs.
True or False: Engineers have no responsibility towards workers displaced by automation.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of technology on people's jobs.
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Discuss how automation might change the skillsets required in the workforce and how society can prepare for this transition.
💡 Hint: Consider education and lifelong learning as key themes.
Propose a multi-step plan for a construction company to ethically implement automation while minimizing job displacement.
💡 Hint: Think about what steps are essential for balancing technology and humanity.
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