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A.I. & Fear of Being Obsolete : FOBO
It feels like FOBO is the background noise to all this AI development, doesn't it?
We're diving into five areas of FOBO, trying to unpack if this term really captures our anxieties about AI's march forward. Here's what's on our minds:
Job Security: It's the big one, isn't it? Just like self-service checkouts are replacing human cashiers, we're fretting that AI might do the same across various professions. It's not just about losing jobs but the speed at which this shift could happen, ramping up our fear of being left behind.
Skill Obsolescence: It's daunting to think that our skills might no longer be needed, right? Like translators facing competition from translation apps. It's not just about losing our current roles but worrying that our whole career paths could be condensed into an app.
Financial Fretting: We're nervous about AI streamlining our roles, perhaps devaluing what we do. Like digital marketers – they might be worried about AI crafting better ad copy, which could lead to less demand for human creatives and potentially lower earnings.
Identity and Self Worth: Our jobs are a big part of who we are. The idea that we might not need to work in the traditional sense could shake the very foundation of our self-worth and identity. It's a profound shift we're all going to have to grapple with.
Cultural and Community Change: We're thinking about the broader implications, how AI is reshaping our daily lives and interactions, like how dating apps have changed the way people meet. It's all part of this larger transformation driven by technology.
So, where do we place FOBO on the Skynet vs. Knight Rider scale? It's a concern, certainly. We're leaning towards seeing it as a significant issue, perhaps a 7 out of 10, akin to Robocop – a force that can be for good but needs careful handling to avoid negative outcomes.
As we look ahead, it's clear that work isn't just about earning a living; it's about connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging. These shifts prompted by AI aren't just technological; they're deeply personal, affecting how we see ourselves and interact with the world around us.
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By Business Film BoothIt feels like FOBO is the background noise to all this AI development, doesn't it?
We're diving into five areas of FOBO, trying to unpack if this term really captures our anxieties about AI's march forward. Here's what's on our minds:
Job Security: It's the big one, isn't it? Just like self-service checkouts are replacing human cashiers, we're fretting that AI might do the same across various professions. It's not just about losing jobs but the speed at which this shift could happen, ramping up our fear of being left behind.
Skill Obsolescence: It's daunting to think that our skills might no longer be needed, right? Like translators facing competition from translation apps. It's not just about losing our current roles but worrying that our whole career paths could be condensed into an app.
Financial Fretting: We're nervous about AI streamlining our roles, perhaps devaluing what we do. Like digital marketers – they might be worried about AI crafting better ad copy, which could lead to less demand for human creatives and potentially lower earnings.
Identity and Self Worth: Our jobs are a big part of who we are. The idea that we might not need to work in the traditional sense could shake the very foundation of our self-worth and identity. It's a profound shift we're all going to have to grapple with.
Cultural and Community Change: We're thinking about the broader implications, how AI is reshaping our daily lives and interactions, like how dating apps have changed the way people meet. It's all part of this larger transformation driven by technology.
So, where do we place FOBO on the Skynet vs. Knight Rider scale? It's a concern, certainly. We're leaning towards seeing it as a significant issue, perhaps a 7 out of 10, akin to Robocop – a force that can be for good but needs careful handling to avoid negative outcomes.
As we look ahead, it's clear that work isn't just about earning a living; it's about connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging. These shifts prompted by AI aren't just technological; they're deeply personal, affecting how we see ourselves and interact with the world around us.