Automation & Asia
I will prove the importance of story by using one of Pink's little mind play games that ultimately proves a point. Bear with me as we discuss economy, and then I will tell you a story. Let's see how well you play this game...
The American economy is falling behind in the area of technological advancement. People are relying now on other countries such as India, where they get jobs that have much to do with technological advancements. In fact, $136 billion will move from Americas economy to low cost locals.
With the point of automaton, Pink tells a tale about John Henry. As described by Pink, "John Henry was a steel driving man. Born with a hammer in his hand"(42). He was not like the other men and could work faster and stronger than all the others. One day, a salesman introduced a new steam-powered drill that could work faster, he claimed, than any man alive. John Henry refused to believe this and challenged the steam drill with a race. Right before the finish line, John Henry pushed past the steam powered drill with a burst of strength and won. Alas, he collapsed and died right after his victory.
Another figure that can relate deeply with this legend of a man is Garry Kasparov, chess grand master. Kasparov challenged and defeated the worlds most powerful chess computer in 1996. In 1997, however, he took on an even more powerful machine. This was dubbed "the brain's last stand". The machine was victorious. Chess, Pink deemed, is a left-brain activity that depends on memory, rationality, and calculation. Humans excel at many things, but in the face of logic and intense calculation, computers will always be faster and, to put it simply, better.
The American economy is falling behind in the area of technological advancement. People are relying now on other countries such as India, where they get jobs that have much to do with technological advancements. In fact, $136 billion will move from Americas economy to low cost locals.
With the point of automaton, Pink tells a tale about John Henry. As described by Pink, "John Henry was a steel driving man. Born with a hammer in his hand"(42). He was not like the other men and could work faster and stronger than all the others. One day, a salesman introduced a new steam-powered drill that could work faster, he claimed, than any man alive. John Henry refused to believe this and challenged the steam drill with a race. Right before the finish line, John Henry pushed past the steam powered drill with a burst of strength and won. Alas, he collapsed and died right after his victory.
Another figure that can relate deeply with this legend of a man is Garry Kasparov, chess grand master. Kasparov challenged and defeated the worlds most powerful chess computer in 1996. In 1997, however, he took on an even more powerful machine. This was dubbed "the brain's last stand". The machine was victorious. Chess, Pink deemed, is a left-brain activity that depends on memory, rationality, and calculation. Humans excel at many things, but in the face of logic and intense calculation, computers will always be faster and, to put it simply, better.
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