Geoff Bowden - The Future According

2017 Agile Yorkshire Xmas Lightning Talks Event Video The Agile Yorkshire Xmas Lightning Talks Competition in 2017 was a vibrant evening, featuring eight dynamic speakers presenting their insights in 10-minute talks. With the clock ticking down and audience voting, the event was fast-paced and full of energy. This video, filmed at the 2017 event, features one of the standout talks from the night. Enjoy! Geoff Bowden takes a lighthearted approach to predicting the future, particularly the rise of robots. He humorously reflects on the promises made by sci-fi and childhood fantasies of robot butlers, contrasting those expectations with the reality of today’s robotics. He discusses the evolution of automation and AI, from the rise of self-driving cars to robotic assistants and devices like Alexa and Google Assistant. While acknowledging that some tasks, like driving, may be automated, Geoff predicts that robots won’t replace jobs entirely, but will rather automate the mundane tasks, increasing productivity without significant job loss. He concludes with a humorous nod to the robot revolution, emphasizing that there’s nothing to fear.