Mind or machine? Opportunities and limits of automation

Petri Nokelainen, Timo Nevalainen, Kreeta Niemi

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    Abstract

    Technological innovation in the world of work is not at all a new phenomenon, it is rather usual that technological development had an impact on the way as enterprises organize their work and production processes. Mechanical power allowed to replace human workforce for danger and unhealthy work procedures. The latest development in information and communication technology seem to open new potential, and the crucial question arises which kind of work can be replaced by technology, i.e. can machine replace mind? The World Economic Forum just recently published forecasts on the effects of digitalization for work and occupation. This chapter discusses general development in automation of work and reflects forecasts for the labor market.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe impact of digitization in the workplace
    Subtitle of host publicationAn educational view
    EditorsChristian Harteis
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages13-24
    Volume21
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-63257-5
    ISBN (Print)978-3-319-63256-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    Publication typeA3 Book chapter

    Publication series

    NameProfessional and Practice-based Learning
    ISSN (Electronic)2210-5549

    Publication forum classification

    • Publication forum level 2

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