Introduction
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our channel. Today, we're going to discuss a topic that's been both hot and a bit frustrating. In this era of AI, why do we feel more and more tired? As ordinary people, where do we stand?
The Discrepancy Between Prediction and Reality
In 1930, British economist Hans predicted that by 2030, people would only need to work 15 hours a week due to rapid technological development and increased productivity. However, the reality is quite different. Modern people work much longer hours than decades ago. Many have multiple jobs, and the average working week in the UK and US is 35 - 40 hours, with additional commuting time. Some industries, like financial investment, demand 80 - 90 hours a week.
The Contradiction of Technological Progress
Many expected that with advanced technology, life would be more convenient and the quality of life would improve. But the actual situation is more complex. For example, in the 80s and 90s, postmen could support a family, buy a house and a car with their salaries. Now, with the high efficiency of email, many people face job insecurity and can't afford a house even with a job. This is because of the uneven distribution of social resources and interests.
The Changing Labor-Capital Relationship
In the past, when production efficiency was relatively low, the demand for labor was high, and workers had a better position in society. Capitalists were willing to pay good rewards to retain the labor force. But with digitalization and globalization, capital can replace human labor, and the cost of production can be transferred to lower-level regions. As a result, the rights of workers are reduced, and most of the benefits of increased productivity go to capitalists.
The Extreme Example of AI
AI is an even more extreme case. Previous industrial revolutions still required a lot of manpower, but AI's production data, servers, and algorithms are in the hands of a few capitalists. Ordinary people have no control over AI; we can only use it. AI's progress is rapid. For example, ChatGPT has developed significantly in just a few years, replacing many jobs such as editors, designers, and actors.
The Impact on Privacy and Work
AI knows our preferences better than we know ourselves. It can predict what we want to see and click on social media. Our privacy and thoughts seem to be exposed in front of AI. Moreover, AI is not only replacing low-level jobs but also a large number of white-collar jobs, such as programmers, document planners, and translators.
The Globalization of the Job Market
AI and remote work have made the job market global. Workers in different countries are now in competition. For example, an engineer in the US can be replaced by 10 engineers in India. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend. This makes the labor-sufficiency ratio more in favor of capital, and workers lose their right to profit.
The Problem with the Educational System
The current educational system still encourages internalization of studies, but in the AI era, this may not be the best approach. Many people spend a lot of money on a college degree but can't find a good job after graduation. Knowledge itself is no longer as valuable as before because it can be easily obtained and organized by AI.
The Value of Private Schools
One value of private schools that AI can't replace is networking. It provides opportunities to meet elites and expand social circles. However, the threshold for entering private schools is getting higher, with increasing tuition fees and decreasing admission rates.
The Future Predicted by Scientists
Some future scientists predict that AI will eventually replace most jobs in the world, leaving only a small percentage of people employed. In this context, some countries may propose a basic income system.
The Actions of the Super Rich
The super-rich, who control top AI, are building underground fortresses and exploring the possibility of moving to Mars. At the same time, they create entertainment and virtual worlds for ordinary people to numb them.
How Ordinary People Can Adapt
Use AI to Create Content
We can use AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney to write novels, make short films, and create content for short videos and broadcasts. This can be done by a one-person company, reducing costs and increasing production speed.
Do Part-Time Jobs with AI
There are platforms like Fiverr and Upwork where we can take on small tasks and use AI to complete them, improving efficiency and increasing income.
Knowledge Transformation
Use AI to create online paid courses. Tools like Notion and ChatGPT can help us quickly create and teach courses.
AI-Assisted Investment
AI can help us choose stocks, track the market, and analyze market sentiment based on social media data, giving us more accurate investment judgments.
Master the Breakthrough Thinking of AI
In the future, we need to be composite talents who can integrate different skills and AI tools. Instead of relying on a single skill, we should focus on our ability to integrate resources.
Build Individualized Service Platforms
Although AI can provide standardized services, it can't replace high emotional value services. We can use AI as a background support and build vertical platforms to provide personalized services.
Conclusion
In summary, the core is to improve our competitiveness and learn to use AI as a powerful tool to find our own path in life. The era of AI has brought both opportunities and challenges. We can't avoid it but must embrace the change. If you like this video, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Let's discuss and share your thoughts on AI. See you next time! Bye bye.
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