monsieurpooh t1_j6lcom8 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:24 AM

Reply to comment by Leading-Leading6718 in What jobs will be one of the last remaining ones? by MrCensoredFace

I keep seeing this, but there's nothing special about plumbing compared to any other manual job requiring AGI and a humanoid robot. These include a huge umbrella of jobs e.g. construction, police, etc

Leading-Leading6718 t1_j6lo4ca wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:03 AM

I just see pluming as a manual labor job that encompasses so much of the challenges AI and robotics are on the opposite side of solving. I know other manual labor jobs share in complex challenges as well but this seems to stick out. Moreover, to quote GPT-3, 'Plumbers require a combination of manual dexterity and technical knowledge, which can be difficult for robots to replicate. Additionally, plumbing work often involves working in tight spaces, making it challenging for robots to access and maneuver in these environments. Furthermore, the unpredictable nature of plumbing problems and the need for critical thinking and problem-solving skills make it difficult for robots to fully replace plumbers.'

bobyouger t1_j6m2qc3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:52 AM

I don’t think my grandchildren’s grandchildren will see a world with capable plumbing robots.

Mirved t1_j6m76tv wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:54 AM

i think you will see it.

Ivan_The_8th t1_j6mcoav wrote on January 31, 2023 at 10:14 AM

I think you're both right.

vegita1022 t1_j6m5d2l wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:28 AM

courtesy of chatGPT joke generator: Why did Mario still have plumbing jobs even when AI took over? Because AI couldn't fix pipes as quick as Mario could spin-jump!