Will AI Make My Child Obsolete? Exploring Future Jobs and Skills

Описание: In this episode of 'Raising Digital Humans,' Jerri Penland Yoffee and Jacob Yoffee discuss the impact of AI on future job markets and the skills our children will need to thrive. They delve into the anxieties parents face about AI potentially replacing human jobs and explore history to understand how technological advancements have created new opportunities. The hosts emphasize the importance of traits like empathy, creativity, moral judgment, and adaptability. They provide practical advice for parents, including fostering reading comprehension, attention span, and encouraging curiosity in children. The episode concludes with seven actionable tips for parents to help their kids succeed in an AI-driven future.

PRACTICAL PARENT MOVES

Purpose: Action steps.

Simple things:
• Praise effort, not outcomes
• Normalize mistakes
• Let kids struggle
• Limit AI doing thinking for them
• Ask “What do you think?” before giving answers
• Model learning yourself


00:00 Introduction: Will AI Make My Child Obsolete?
00:21 The Future of Jobs in an AI-Driven World
02:37 AI's Impact on Creativity and Empathy
05:05 Entry-Level Jobs and Internships in the Age of AI
06:19 Historical Perspectives on Automation and Job Creation
13:11 The Importance of Digital Literacy
17:23 The Future of Fact-Checking AI
17:48 AI's Role in Various Professions
18:38 AI's Current Capabilities
19:46 The Importance of Education in the AI Era
20:17 Traits AI Can't Replace
21:55 The Need for Human Interaction in Learning
23:00 Improving Attention Spans
28:05 Adapting to Technological Shifts
29:37 Practical Parenting Tips in the Age of AI