Early elevators required human operators to help passengers ride safely and efficiently. What other once-human jobs are now done by technology? List as many as you can below. Then share your list with the class.

1 answer

Certainly! Here’s a list of once-human jobs that have been largely replaced or supplemented by technology:

  1. Cashiers - Self-checkout machines and automated payment systems.
  2. Telephone Operators - Automated call routing and voice recognition systems.
  3. Travel Agents - Online booking platforms and travel apps.
  4. Bank Tellers - ATMs and online banking services.
  5. Data Entry Clerks - Optical character recognition (OCR) and automated data processing systems.
  6. Manufacturing Assembly Line Workers - Robots and automated assembly lines.
  7. Phone Survey Conductors - Automated survey and feedback systems.
  8. Postage Clerks - Automated mailing systems and online postage printing.
  9. Ticket Agents - Electronic ticket machines and online ticketing services.
  10. Lifeguards - Drone and sensor-based safety systems at some facilities.
  11. Farm Workers - Agricultural robots and automated machinery for planting and harvesting.
  12. Warehouse Workers - Robotics and automated inventory management systems.
  13. Sewing Machine Operators - Automated sewing machines and fashion technology.
  14. Quality Control Inspectors - Machine vision systems for product inspection.
  15. Telemarketers - Robocalls and automated marketing systems.
  16. Loggers - Automated logging machinery and drones for mapping forests.
  17. Medical Technicians - Automated laboratory testing equipment.
  18. Security Guards - Surveillance systems and robots for monitoring premises.
  19. Hostesses/Hosts - Reservation systems and kiosks at restaurants.
  20. Parking Attendants - Automated parking systems with smart technology.

This list captures a range of fields where technology has taken over once-human roles, improving efficiency and accuracy in various tasks. Sharing and discussing the implications of these changes can lead to interesting conversations about the future of work!

Similar Questions
  1. List ItEarly elevators required human operators to help passengers ride safely and efficiently. What other once-human jobs are
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  2. To qualify to drive in HOV lanes, your car must have _____.Responses at least 2 passengers at least 2 passengers - incorrect at
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  3. Use the text new Heights to answer the questionWhat is the focus of the third paragraph? The purpose of elevators How Not
    1. answers icon 1 answer
  4. To qualify to drive in HOV lanes, your car must have _____.(1 point) Responses at least 2 passengers at least 2 passengers at
    1. answers icon 1 answer
more similar questions