Posted on December 11, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Automation is a hot topic these days. There are lots of ramifications. Whether they be economic, social, or psychological the domain in which they lie is well suited to philosophical exploration. In this super breif video I go over some recent developments that depending…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Sketch of Sam Monroe, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Automation, China, Current Events, Economics, GROUND, Japan, Markets, News, Robotics, Trends
Posted on December 9, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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In the future…. 1) Number crunching and decision making will be done via algorithm. Algorithms don’t require bonuses. CEO’s will become Baristas. 2) The most hipstery Baristas will use the power of snark to become managers and tell the CEO to get the…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Politics, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Amazon, Automation, Baristas, Corporations, Economics, Economy, Future, Goofs, Hipsters, Humor, Jeff Bezos, Mexicans, Rednecks, Robotics, UPS, Workforce
Posted on April 13, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The closing paragraphs of ‘The New Yorker article, ‘Machine Hands’ (John Seabrook), contain this little nugget: “It’s also possible that this second wave of A.I.-based mechanization will automate the farmer’s job long before it removes the need for…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: AI, Automation, Business, Class, Craftsmanship, Economics, Glenn Gould, Industry, Jobs, John Seabrook, Learn to Code, Machin Hands, Tech, The Future, The New Yorker
Look Out Boss! It’s the Bots!
Posted on April 13, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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The closing paragraphs of ‘The New Yorker article, ‘Machine Hands’ (John Seabrook), contain this little nugget: “It’s also possible that this second wave of A.I.-based mechanization will automate the farmer’s job long before it removes the need for…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: AI, Automation, Business, Class, Craftsmanship, Economics, Glenn Gould, Industry, Jobs, John Seabrook, Learn to Code, Machin Hands, Tech, The Future, The New Yorker