Automation

In the times that we live in, a growing presence of machines is just a part of life. We live in an era when countless innovations are transforming how we live our lives, how we work, and the direction that humanity is headed towards. An unfortunate byproduct of all of this progress, is that machines are taking the place of many jobs that were previously held by human beings. As unfortunate as this is, I don't think it means that there will never be work for anyone again, in fact, all I think that the ever growing mechanical presence in the work force will change is that different kinds of jobs will emerge to replace the more archaic work traditions. This will mean a handful of things. First of all, it means that the current and all subsequent upcoming work forces will need to learn to adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances of the job field. We will all need to really pick up quick the ability to evolve and adapt to the changing times. Another thing is that, now more than ever, being proficient with technology is paramount to having and maintaining a position in the work force. This isn't going to be easy for many people. Many are so ingrained in their old ways and what they are familiar with, that the idea of changing repulses them. As unfortunate as it is, those people are going to be left behind. I know that's a cold and callous thing to say, but we all know it's true. The world of the future belongs to those who are willing to adapt, to learn, to grow, and to change to suit the demands of the world we live in. I can't say with absolute certainty what future effects automation will have on the world, but I can speak on the results I've seen from it's implementation so far. Because of automation, factory jobs are going away fast. Replacing human beings who are prone to mistakes with cold calculating machines seems like the direction the corporate world is taking. However, I don't think it's possible to completely remove the human component from factories entirely. I think there will always be a place for people, whether it be upkeep on the machines, programing, or engineering, machines will never be able to fully replace us. That's about all I can say about what I've observed of automation. There's no point in fighting it, because it's a current that is just too strong for us to swim against. We need to learn to grow, change, and evolve to adapt to the new work environments that are bound to come our way.