Time flies, and here we are at week 5, the final week of our “Future of Work” project. This Monday’s tutorial was about wrapping up and reflecting on our learning outcomes. As we were discussing and reflecting on the “Happy Company” narrative, XQ brought up the quote “Happiness is a Lie” by Derren Brown, it really hit the nail on the head. This quote captured the essence of the “Happy Company” – designed to exploit human “resources” in our speculative future.
In the next days, as we transitioned to crafting our final presentation, I felt a moment of flashback. Yet, this time, we had the experience of collaborating with each other already, so we were able to reach a consensus on structuring and delegating the slides swiftly. There were no hiccups like before. My role in this part involves presenting our survey results, which is something I am interested in doing.
The survey is limited in scope with just 36 respondents, primarily from CSM’s MAAI and MACCC courses, provided a small glimpse into anxieties concerning technological displacement. The first graph painted a bell curve of concern, suggesting that there are some noticeable worry, but not to a point of hopelessness, it shows that people are aware.
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We also inquired about the likelihood of seeking employment at the hypothetical “Happy Company” in a future dominated by automation. The mixed responses were interesting. A segment displayed firm reluctance, citing doubts about the company’s ethics and a desire to preserve their humanity, showing a clear preference for work environment with purpose and authenticity. On the other hand, other’s seemed more resigned, willing to adapt passively to the narrative that has been laid out.
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With the presentation ready for tomorrow, I sit back and reflect on these past weeks. It’s been quite a ride, full of challenges, growth, and insight. I’m grateful to Team Strawberry for the lessons and to David for guiding us through this experience.
Link to Reflective Report:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WdLniLhjVab71ThheYZgBeHRyJpMSCwsxGFiYXHn4UI/edit?usp=sharing