Part 9/11:
The Unfolding Reality for Blue Collar Workers
While blue collar roles are seen as somewhat less vulnerable currently, automation's reach is expanding beyond purely white collar functions. Technologies such as robotics and AI-driven systems—like those envisioned by entrepreneurs such as Brett Adcock—predict a future where humanoid robots could number up to 10 billion by 2040.
Adcock envisions robots performing chores like cleaning, errands, and even complex manual tasks. The notion of robotic “workers” in the home and workplace is no longer science fiction but an emerging reality, which further threatens manual and skilled trades.