I. Understanding Automation
1. What is automation?
2. Can you give examples of automation in daily life?
3. How does automation help businesses?
4. What are some jobs that have been automated?
5. Do you think automation is good or bad for society?
II. Automation and Employment
6. How has automation affected job opportunities?
7. Which jobs do you think are safe from automation?
8. What skills do you think people need to compete with machines?
9. How can workers adapt to changes caused by automation?
10. Do you think new jobs will be created because of automation?
III. The Future of Work
11. How do you see the future of work with more automation?
12. What industries do you think will change the most due to automation?
13. Will people work fewer hours because of automation?
14. How might automation change the way we live?
15. What do you think about remote work and automation?
IV. Automation in Different Countries
16. How is automation used in your country?
17. Are there differences in automation between developed and developing countries?
18. How do you think automation can help developing countries?
19. What challenges do countries face with automation?
20. How can countries work together to manage automation’s effects?
V. The Role of Education
21. How important is education in a world with automation?
22. Should schools teach more about technology and automation?
23. What subjects do you think are most important for future jobs?
24. How can adults continue learning about automation?
25. What role do online courses play in education about automation?
VI. Benefits and Drawbacks of Automation
26. What are the main benefits of automation?
27. What are the biggest drawbacks of automation?
28. How can businesses balance automation and human workers?
29. Do you think automation can improve quality of life?
30. How can we ensure that automation benefits everyone?
VII. Personal Experiences with Automation
31. Have you ever used an automated service? What was it like?
32. How do you feel about robots in your daily life?
33. Have you seen automation change a job you know about?
34. What do you think about self-driving cars?
35. Would you trust a robot to help you at work?
VIII. Ethical Considerations
36. Is it ethical to replace human workers with machines?
37. How should companies treat workers affected by automation?
38. Should there be laws about automation and job loss?
39. How can we protect workers’ rights in an automated world?
40. What responsibilities do companies have to society regarding automation?
IX. Automation and Creativity
41. Can machines be creative like humans?
42. How might automation change creative jobs?
43. Do you think art created by machines is valuable?
44. How can humans and machines work together in creative fields?
45. What role do you think creativity will play in future jobs?
X. Personal Views on Automation
46. How do you feel about the rise of automation?
47. What are your hopes for the future of work with automation?
48. Do you think automation will improve your life?
49. What concerns do you have about automation?
50. Would you support a job guarantee in an automated future?
XI. Global Perspectives on Automation
51. How do different cultures view automation and job loss?
52. Are there countries that are more advanced in automation than others?
53. How do you think global cooperation can help with automation issues?
54. What can we learn from countries that handle automation well?
55. How can international organizations support workers affected by automation?
XII. Preparing for the Future
56. How can individuals prepare for a future with more automation?
57. What role do you think government should play in managing automation?
58. How can companies support their employees during automation changes?
59. What advice would you give to someone worried about job loss due to automation?
60. How can we create a positive future with automation and technology?