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CERCA Now: Technology

Written by ThinkCERCA Team | December 19, 2022

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ELEMENTARY

Robots at Work

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MIDDLE

Photoessay: A Day in the Life of a Wind Farm Operator

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In the Battle With Robots, Human Workers Are Winning

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ELEMENTARY

Why are robots doing some jobs in place of human beings?

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MIDDLE

What kind of skills or training might someone need to work on a wind farm?

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HIGH SCHOOL

How might automation affect human workplaces in the future?

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Role of Machines 

Isaac Asimov, the great science fiction writer, recorded three rules for robots that remain at the center of our discussions about the role of machines in our lives. This set of CERCA Slides highlights some of the debates related to technology.

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