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Will AI make humans useless? | Akram Awad

TED Talks Daily

4 DAYS AGO
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

4 DAYS AGO

Shownote

"As jobs disappear, so will identity," says AI futurist Akram Awad, outlining the three types of people that will emerge as AI continues to replace the workforce. He introduces the blueprint for a society built not on wealth and job titles but on societal ...

Highlights

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global workforce, a profound shift in human identity looms. The once-stable connection between job and self is unraveling, raising urgent questions about purpose, value, and belonging in a world where machines can do most of the work.
03:03
AI may make humans question their usefulness beyond work
06:37
AI will do more tasks than humans by 2025, risking hundreds of millions of jobs
10:22
Adapters will seek recognition over wealth in an AI-driven economy.
13:45
We should build a future centered on connection, creativity, and compassion, not work.

Chapters

What Happens to Identity When AI Takes Over Work?
00:00
The Hidden Crisis Behind Job Displacement
03:03
Three Roles That Will Redefine Human Value
06:37
How Society Must Evolve Beyond the 9-to-5
10:22
Can We Build a World Where Meaning Trumps Metrics?
13:45

Transcript

Speaker 1: This episode is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company. Elise Hu: What's your most powerful memory? Speaker 1: The one that changed you, that you carry with you, that makes you who you are. The one you never want to forget. Memories are fundamenta...