Jack Ma**: 2024 may usher in a wave of large-scale unemployment.
The rapid development of science and technology and the acceleration of globalization have brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges to mankind. Especially in the talent market, the pace of change is getting faster and faster, which is exciting and unsettling. Alibaba's founder, Jack Ma, has witnessed many changes in the industry, and he made a startling prediction: by 2024, 200 million people around the world will lose their jobs, and we will have a "wave of layoffs".
This is not unfounded, it is based on a structural in-depth study of current technology and technological trends, the global economic situation and jobs. Ma Yun said that with the popularization of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, traditional industries are undergoing unprecedented changes. The use of this new technology not only increases productivity, but also makes work that previously relied on manual work redundant. At the same time, the slowdown in world economic growth and the escalating economic and trade conflict between China and the United States have put more pressure on the labor market. This transformation is not only a "wake-up", but also an opportunity for us to improve ourselves, learn more new knowledge and new technologies in the new working environment.
In his prediction, Jack Ma clearly pointed out that there will be a serious unemployment crisis in the five major industries, which not only warns all those who work in this field, but also sounds the alarm bell for the whole society, let us reflect on the development trend of this industry and the future career development. First of all, with the theme of "Industry 4The transformation of the manufacturing industry driven by 0" and "smart manufacturing" is an important driving force for the development of the current manufacturing industry; With the extensive use in industrial production and the intellectualization of production lines, the production efficiency has been greatly improved, but the requirements for labor are getting lower and lower. This change not only has a huge impact on front-line employees, but also brings more technical needs to managers and logistics support personnel. In the process, we have to learn new technologies and adapt to new technologies. Next, due to the development of e-commerce and unmanned retail, the retail industry has also been greatly impacted. With the rise of the Internet, the Internet has had a huge impact on traditional physical stores, and the development of unmanned retail has changed people's consumption behavior. This kind of transformation requires retail employees to not only master the basic goods management and customer service skills, but also know how to use digital technology to improve the customer experience and enhance customer stickiness.
The rapid development of financial technology is an important sign of change in the financial industry. The application of new technologies such as robo-advisory, blockchain, and unmanned banking has brought great changes to traditional banking business. This requires finance professionals to be familiar with both traditional financial theories and new technologies to adapt to the new working environment. With the rise of online education and the use of artificial intelligence technology, the education industry has undergone tremendous changes. With the advent of the information age, the traditional teaching method has gradually turned to networking, and the development of intelligence has created conditions for students' personalized teaching. This puts forward higher requirements for the quality of teachers, who must have strong theoretical knowledge and a certain theoretical foundation in order to better meet the needs of modern distance education. Fourth, driverless cars are an important driving force for transportation. With the gradual promotion of driverless cars, perhaps in the future, the demand for car drivers will decrease. This shift will revolutionize logistics and passenger travel, as well as an important shift for those who will have to reposition their careers.
In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to formulate practical and effective countermeasures. At the individual level, we should be good at grasping the opportunities of the changing times, strengthen our understanding of new things, and improve our own abilities. Strengthen students' creative thinking and problem-solving, so that students have their own place in the new work environment. On this basis, it is necessary to change the concept of college students' career choice, and take the initiative to adjust new ways of working, such as flexible work and e-commerce. From a social point of view, the state and enterprises should increase the training and cultivation of graduates of higher vocational colleges, so that they can integrate into the new work situation as soon as possible. At the same time, innovation and entrepreneurship should be vigorously promoted to provide more jobs. At the same time, it is necessary to establish a sound social insurance system and provide laid-off workers with basic training in survival and employment, so that they can reintegrate into society at an early date.
Jack Ma's prophecy is a wake-up call: we can't afford to do nothing in the face of the coming talent market. Only by constantly learning, adapting and innovating can we gain a firm foothold in today's technological and economic waves. Facing the future, we must not only have the courage to meet the challenges, but also the courage to seize the opportunities. With the continuous efforts of each of us and the help of the whole society, we will surely create a more brilliant tomorrow.