Artificial intelligence takes away our jobs

The world is changing. Human labor is being inexorably replaced by machines; our intelligence is being surpassed by supercomputers; and our creativity is being matched by sophisticated artificial intelligence models. We are experiencing a new industrial revolution that, like previous ones, is defined by a trident of elements: new energy sources, new means of transportation, and new forms of communication.

Currently, humanity is trying to diversify its energy sources, replacing fossil fuels—on which we have relied for decades—with renewable and green alternatives, such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, nuclear, and other even more exotic energy. Modern engineering makes it possible to harness these sources, which have always existed, but which we previously didn't know how to use effectively.

As means of transportation, we now have electric vehicles, drones, space exploration, and even projects like the Hyperloop: a hypothetical transportation system proposed by Tesla and SpaceX, consisting of a train that moves inside low-pressure tubes. Furthermore, automation has reached these vehicles, allowing us to no longer worry about driving them ourselves.

And finally, the widespread use of the internet, social media, and smartphones allows us to communicate instantly on a global level. Never before in history has humanity been so connected. Furthermore, the development of artificial intelligence puts the vastness of human knowledge at our fingertips.

These changes bring with them new challenges to which humanity must adapt. The development of emerging technologies, many of which depend on strategic natural resources, is altering the global geopolitical balance, potentially triggering new conflicts. In turn, these technologies enable the creation of more advanced military systems capable of unprecedented destruction. Current forms of entertainment generate new addictions, and the democratization of the media facilitates the spread of extremist messages, exacerbating social tensions.

Technology is a double-edged sword: on the one hand, it can enhance human capabilities and help us face the demographic, logistical, and environmental challenges we face today and those we will face in the future. But at the same time, it increases humankind's capacity to destroy itself and its environment.

I am convinced that the key to successfully overcoming these challenges is individual awareness of new technological advances. This awareness increases our ability to use the tools available to us to our advantage and, at the same time, allows us to be smarter consumers, value and protect our online privacy, safeguard our assets through more secure forms of money, and remain competitive in a changing world of work.

That's why I decided to create this channel: a space that allows us to learn all kinds of skills in the fields of communications, computing, and electronics, and apply them to our benefit. I also seek to foster greater mental clarity about current events and the possibilities the future holds. Are you ready to embark on this journey?