Race Against the Machine

Erica Au

Overview About “The Race”

Pros

Cons

Viewpoint

Conclusion

About “The Race”

Humans vs. MachinesTechnology advancesHumans losing jobsHigher-skilled careers

ProsSavingsQuality

ProductionSafety

ConsExpertiseExpenseChanceSafety

Safety Contrast

Robots in the workplace

No hazards for humans

Robots are dangerous

Expense Contrast

Saving moneyRegular

maintenanceTime and trainingRisk of outcome

My Viewpoint

AGAINST

Higher-skilled jobs

Out of work

Financial costs

Conclusion Machines cost more

High risk of efficiency

No humans = No machines

Questions?

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