It's such an awesome movie. If you have seen it it is a must-watch. I used to hang out at the bar in Harvard Square that they went to, which was called "The Bow and Arrow." The whole dialogue of the movie is important to understand. Listen to what they are saying. It's art at its finest. Very difficult to follow, but once you're on track, it's explosive and mind-blowing. Dig life ...
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
AI has been around a long time: It's not new
Here’s a clear, useful list of jobs that have been heavily automated or replaced by modern technology, along with brief notes on how they were replaced:
Jobs Largely Replaced or Greatly Reduced by High Tech
Manufacturing & Industrial
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Assembly line workers – replaced by industrial robots and automated manufacturing systems.
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Quality control inspectors – AI-driven vision systems now detect defects.
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Welders / machine operators – robotic welding and CNC machines automate precision tasks.
Office & Administrative
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Typists / data entry clerks – automated OCR, transcription tools, and AI data-processing.
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Switchboard operators – automated phone routing systems.
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Bank tellers (many tasks) – ATMs, online banking, and mobile apps.
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Administrative assistants (certain tasks) – calendaring, auto-emailing, and AI scheduling tools.
Customer Service & Retail
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Cashiers – self-checkout kiosks and automated payment systems.
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Ticket agents (airline, movie, transit) – online booking and mobile check-ins.
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Customer support reps (tier 1) – chatbots, automated phone menus, and AI support systems.
Transportation
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Toll booth operators – electronic toll collection (EZ-Pass, RFID).
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Parking attendants – automated gates and payment machines.
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Delivery drivers (partially) – autonomous robots and drones in limited areas.
Media & Creative
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Newspaper layout designers – automated publishing software.
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Film projectionists – digital projectors with automated scheduling.
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Photographic lab technicians – digital photography eliminated film processing roles.
Agriculture
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Crop pickers (some crops) – robotic harvesters and automated sorting machines.
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Irrigation technicians – smart irrigation systems that adjust automatically.
Finance & Analysis
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Stock floor traders – algorithmic trading systems.
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Loan officers (routine decisions) – AI credit models and automated underwriting.
Service & Hospitality
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Hotel reservation clerks – online booking platforms.
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Fast-food line cooks (certain tasks) – burger-flipping robots, automated fryers, drink dispensers.
Other Notable Examples
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Travel agents – online travel search engines.
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Librarians (certain cataloging tasks) – automated indexing and digital databases.
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Meter readers – smart meters that transmit data automatically.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
When mechanical worlds collide
You know when the mechanical world interrupts peace, its a problem. When mechanical worlds interrupt peace...it's a problem, please call for help...when mechanical worlds collide
Looking to hang
Look it...I'm just hanging out. I don't need your approval on my world, bro. I just don't. I just want to live my world that makes me happy...I don't need you effing approval.
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