Bracing for Impact: AI and The Future of Jobs with David Timis

In the Paradigm Shock podcast, Anjon Roy and guest David Timis delve into the complex dynamics of AI's impact on the labor market. As a leading advocate in workforce development, Timis shares insights from his roles across various global organizations. They tackle critical questions about AI's potential to either diminish or redistribute employment opportunities. Highlighting both theoretical debates and on-ground realities, the discussion focuses on the current and future effects of AI on job availability, particularly for vulnerable communities and younger workers entering the job market. They also discuss potential catastrophic risk scenarios, such as the extreme power concentration that could result from mass labor displacement, and the potential limits of Jevons Paradox.

Show Notes

David’s website: https://www.davidtimis.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtimis/

David’s WEF Page: https://www.weforum.org/stories/authors/david-timis/

Concepts discussed:

https://davidoks.blog/p/why-the-atm-didnt-kill-bank-teller

https://stayathomemacro.substack.com/p/a-year-with-no-jobsbut-no-recession

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VhTO6HGkS-k

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