You Are Not Your Tasks

Technological change often raises deeply personal questions. If machines can perform certain tasks, what does that mean for the people who once performed them? But there is an important distinction to consider: Tasks and identity are not the same. In this Zarate Creations episode of The Plus Side of Progress, we explore how our roles contain layers of creativity, judgment, communication, and adaptability that extend far beyond individual functions. Automation may change specific activities, but identity has always evolved alongside new tools.

Throughout history, we find ways to redefine contributions in response to changing landscapes.

Onwards! +