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Truth about viral prediction that work as we know it will be 'extinct' within a decade


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Published in Business and Finance on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 9:31 GMT by Bill Williamson   Print publication without navigation

  • A series of posts on social media purporting to contain stark predictions from a tech guru about the future of work, including that the 9-to-5 model will be dead in a decade, have gone viral.

The article from News.com.au discusses a viral prediction by futurist Faith Popcorn, who claims that traditional work as we know it will become extinct within a decade. Popcorn's forecast suggests a shift towards a more flexible, technology-driven work environment where automation, AI, and remote working will dominate, potentially leading to the disappearance of the conventional 9-5 office job. The piece explores reactions to this prediction, with some experts agreeing that the nature of work is changing rapidly due to technological advancements, while others argue that human elements like creativity and emotional intelligence will still require human workers. The article also touches on the implications for job security, work-life balance, and the economy, highlighting both the potential benefits like increased flexibility and the challenges such as job displacement and the need for retraining.

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[ https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/truth-about-viral-prediction-that-work-as-we-know-it-will-be-extinct-within-a-decade/news-story/10e535c4589a6898d95431247ba05a6e ]

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