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Robotics: Foundations of future labour
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An hour long 'Brucey bonus' episode this week (and make sure to listen to the bitter end for our first AI created outro track 'Robot Visions')
Join Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Rhodes as they unfold the future of robotics and its intersection with everyday life. This week, we're tearing down the walls between human and machine, exploring the burgeoning potential of robots like Figure 01 by Figure AI and their integration with large language models. Witness the thought-provoking discussion on how companies like Boston Dynamics and Google are not just shaping the aesthetic of tomorrow's robots but also paving the way for these machines to seamlessly mingle with our environment.
As we sail through the captivating world of AI development, we'll tackle the concept of reward functions and their role in the astonishing advancement of AI capabilities. NVIDIA is at the forefront, pushing the boundaries with virtual training environments and AI-driven chip design – but at what cost? This episode isn't shy about addressing the dual-edged sword of data control, consumer autonomy, and the looming question of AI sustainability in energy consumption. Matt and Jimmy take you beyond the code, into the ethics and societal impacts of AI in our homes and workplaces.
But what is human cost? As automation redefines the workforce, we grapple with the redistribution of labor, the potential of a 32-hour workweek, and the influence of collective action in an automated era. From the quiet revolution in agriculture and logistics to the potential backlash against domestic robots, the conversation gets real about the future of jobs in the AI age. Are human-centric professions safe? Can universal basic income be the answer? Matt and Jimmy don't just ask the tough questions – they confront the realities of a world on the brink of an AI work revolution.
Chapters
1. Robotics: Foundations of future labour (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Preparing for AI (00:00:01)
3. Current trends and developments in Robotics (00:01:28)
4. The Singularity and reward functions (00:11:20)
5. What about Mr Musk? (00:17:36)
6. Other technologies driving change with Robotics (00:33:29)
7. The Amazon warehouse example (00:37:23)
8. Impact of Automation on Jobs (00:44:04)
9. Potential backlash (00:52:05)
10. How to get ready for being replaced by robots (00:59:28)
11. Jimmy's been musing... (01:04:02)
12. Robot Visions (Episode outro music) (01:06:36)
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