The Automation Paradox / Heads Up, Humans
collaborate
to work together
What is the CLAIM of "Heads Up, Humans" (*Paragraph 2)
Many jobs now held by humans will be done by some combination of artificial intelligence(AI) and automated machine.
A fact that supports the author's claim in "The Automation Paradox":
On average, since 1980, occupations with above-average computer use have grown substantially faster (0.9 percent per year), as shown in this chart:
Which two groups are likely the author's intended audience in "Heads Up, Humans"?
Students & Young adults (YOU)
What is the definition of the word automation as it is used in "The Automation Paradox"?
Technology that operates on its own WITHOUT human assistance.
What do the endnotes in "Heads Up, Humans" imply about the author's use of sources to research the facts included in the selection?
The author relied upon a variety of sources for her research.
#12 What do "The Automation Paradox" & "Heads Up, Human" have in common?
They both tell how an increase in automation will impact jobs in the future.
robustly
in a strong, healthy way
relevant
related or important to that topic
renowned
Someone or something that is famous
exotic
Something that is unusual or different
What is the CLAIM of "THE AUTOMATION PARADOX"? (*Hint Paragraph 2)
Workers will have greater employment opportunities if their occupation undergoes some degree of computer automation.
sector
a part or division, as of a city or national economy
What is an author's CLAIM?
an author's OPINION on a TOPIC
#12 What's the difference between the 2 articles: "The Automation Paradox" & "Heads Up, Human"?
"The Automation Paradox," thinks that automation is good and will lead to job growth. "Heads Up, Human" is against automation and thinks it will lead to mass unemployment.
An example of a counterclaim from "Heads Up, Humans"
"They say that people who are displaced from jobs will find new and better occupations that will be created by the economic shift."
In, "Heads Up, Humans", Which are the 2 main reasons the author included paragraph 5? "Technology fans claim that the fears the robots will lead to massive unemployment are unfounded. They say that people who displaced from jobs will find new and better occupations that will be created by the economic shift. They suggest that a factory worker whose task on the assembly line is now completed by a machine might instead become someone who services the machine, for example. Or that there could be a rise in jobs in sectors that are harder to automate, such as healthcare." (paragraph 5 'Heads Up, Human')
1. EXPLAINS her counterclaim 2. DESCRIBES one possible effect automation could have.
In "The Automation Paradox", What does the writer identify as an effect of automation that will have a positive impact on jobs?
1. increase demand 2. reduces the cost of a product or service
What is a COUNTERCLAIM?
A claim that DISAGREES with or OPPOSES the previous claim.
How do the authors develop the main ideas in "The Automation Paradox" and "Heads Up, Humans"?
Bessen ( 1st article) primarily uses examples to show how computers have improved the workplace in "The Automation Paradox." Alarcón (2nd article) primarily uses statistics to show how computers have increased unemployment in many professions in "Heads Up, Humans."
In the "Automation Paradox" What is the effect of the author's use of graphs (in textbook pages 40-41 or in online textbook BELOW paragraph 5 and BELOW paragraph 7)
Both graphs show how the increased use of technology has affected jobs. The graphs show jobs that required higher skills and the use of computers is growing.
expansive
broad in size, range, or degree of openness
redistribute
distribute again, but differently
Which definition represents the meaning of the word TECHNOLOGY as it is used in of "Heads Up, Humans"?
electronic or digital products and systems
Based on "Heads Up, Humans", more automation will cause an increase in
inequality
scrutinize
to examine or inspect with great care
