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What is discussed
AskMonty AI editorial noteSource consulted:
Starting from statements attributed to LinkedIn's leadership, Marco discusses how AI may change work. He specifies that the 70% figure concerns transformed skills, rather than automatically eliminated jobs. Opportunity comes with uncertainty: self-employment does not suit everyone, and some corporate cuts anticipate technological benefits that have yet to materialize. His practical proposal is to examine the tasks within one's occupation, remain able to learn and combine capabilities such as marketing and programming. The twelve-month exercise is preparation, not a certain deadline. He recommends choosing an area of interest while accepting that one's role may change, and examining evidence rather than pretending to predict the future.
Key points
- The 70% figure concerns changing skills, not a prediction that 70% of jobs will disappear.
- Layoffs are also discussed as anticipatory decisions, rather than only successful AI replacements.
- The 'expiry test' asks listeners to list tasks and examine their resilience.
- Combining skills from different fields may increase one's contribution.
