The Automation Paradox: Intro

The Automation Paradox: Intro

WCMS Grade 8 ELA

Poll

Are you excited about getting a self-driving car? (Will you consider buying one if you were so buy soon?)

• yes

• no

Learning Goals

• This week, we are going to analyze an argumentative article "The Automation Paradox".

• Today, we will define the term paradox

• and examine the term "automation paradox"

Poll

Is automation a good thing for human workers?

• Yes! It helps make our work easier.

• No. It will will cause humans to lose their jobs.

• Yes and No depending on the situation.

The Automation Paradox

When computers start doing the work of people, the need for people often increases.

paradox

• noun

• a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

Open Ended

What is the video's main argument?

What is she trying to say about automation or the automation paradox?

Open Ended

Which jobs do you think will disappear because of automation?

OR

Which jobs do you think can never be replaced by robots or computers?