2050 is the year that many regard as the year the future awaits. Futuristic ideas such as flying cars, a takeover of artificial intelligence or quantum technology are all innovations that many predict will turn into a reality in just a few years. Could these technological advancements turn out to be a threat to the existence of genuine human connection or are these ideas all just innovative thoughts?
With the new launch of Apple’s new Apple Vision Pro, many are starting to see the future approaching at full speed. At a price of $3499, Apple offers the first 3D camera with features such as immersive spatial audio, and intuitive voice, hand and eye control. Seamlessly blending digital content with the physical world, it is easy to believe that you are living within your VR headset while still walking around on Earth. In addition to Apple Airpods and smart watches, much of the daily needs can be met with the technology that surrounds society.
In addition, modern inventions such as the introduction to artificial intelligence are starting to show its true colors of both the positive and negative aspects. Needless to say, AI truly has its benefits whether it provides a delicious cookie recipe or the ability for it to complete laborious and time-consuming tasks. What AI truly brings, is what many would agree to be a threat to society and existing jobs. According to a study done by University of Oxford, in the next 20 years, 47% of U.S. jobs will be replaced by AI. Ultimately, it will lead to the elimination of nearly 300 million jobs causing a detrimental impact on the job market. Professions such as market research analysts, customer service agents, accountants, and a plethora of other occupations have high statistics of being easily replaced by AI. Gabby Chavez (10) states, “I think that the new technological inventions are good because they can help our daily lifestyles become easier, but also there are many dangers of having technology do all the work because it can allow for the opportunity of technology to take over and drive many people into possible unemployment.” In addition to unemployment opportunities, CDC studies show that an average teenager spends up to 7.5 on their phone daily. This is 7.5 hours away from the outdoors and spending quality time with family. Seeing both aspects of technology and its advancements, could they turn out to be a threat or just progressive advancement toward the future?
