Tech founder claims will wipe out half of all jobs
“Like, I cannot blame him for wanting to say that, you know, my technology is so revolutionary that I'm going to wipe out half of the work that's out there.”
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That is a fantastic statement for somebody who is trying to raise money. Like, I cannot blame him for wanting to say that, you know, my technology is so revolutionary that I'm going to wipe out half of the work that's out there. But I don't see any example of that. I don't see examples where technology
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Ian P. Cook challenges bold claims made by tech founders about their revolutionary technology eliminating massive portions of the workforce. He argues these statements are primarily fundraising tactics rather than realistic assessments, questioning whether there's actual evidence to support such dramatic disruption claims.
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Cook provides a skeptical perspective on common fundraising hyperbole about revolutionary technology impact, offering a reality check on bold disruption claims.
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