People are slowly beginning to realize that the times, they are a-changing. When it comes to the future of work and automation, it’s not a question of how, but when. We usually only react when it’s already too late. But this time, the writings on the wall are too overwhelming to just ignore them. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that you should stock up on guns, build a shelter and prepare for Skynet. But it’s probably a good idea to at least start considering the idea that things might change faster than you think. And in the end, we would hate to say we told you so. So start preparing right now with these 6 crucial tips to survive the second machine age.

1. 6 TIPS toTHE SECONDSURVIVE
MACHINE AGE

2. 6 TIPS toTHE SECONDSURVIVE
MACHINE AGE
(Or: How I learned to stop
worrying and love the robots)

3. 6 TIPS toTHE SECONDSURVIVE
MACHINE AGE
(Or: How I learned to stop
worrying and love the robots)
FOLLOW US

4. EMBRACE
1.

5. “The future is here, it’s just
not evenly distributed yet.” –
William Gibson

6. There’s a big chance you — like most people — have a bad case of ROD
(Robot Overlord Denial).

7. There’s a big chance you — like most people — have a bad case of ROD
(Robot Overlord Denial).
“Things aren’t going to change that
fast. Crazy futurologists.”

8. There’s a big chance you — like most people — have a bad case of ROD
(Robot Overlord Denial).
“Things aren’t going to change that
fast. Crazy futurologists.”
Maybe you’re right. But just in
case consider the
following…

9. The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the two.
[1]
The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the
two.

10. The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the two.
[1]
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse
system in place.If it works for Amazon,
you can bet your *ss it can work in every
warehouse.
The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the
two.

11. The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the two.
[1]
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive ,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse
system in place.If it works for Amazon,
you can bet your *ss it can work in every
warehouse.
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the
two.

12. The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the two.
[1]
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive ,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. 10 million
autonomous vehicles will be on the road
by 2020. [2]
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. 10 million
autonomous vehicles will be on the
road by 2020.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse
system in place.If it works for Amazon,
you can bet your *ss it can work in every
warehouse.
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the
two.

13. The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the two.
[1]
Supermarket Checkouts
Checking in-and out. Your local
supermarket probably already has an
automated check-out counter. The first
supermarkets without any cashiers are up
& running. And by now, we’re fully depend
on automated check-in counters at the
airport.
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive ,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. 10 million
autonomous vehicles will be on the road
by 2020. [2]
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. 10 million
autonomous vehicles will be on the
road by 2020.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse
system in place.If it works for Amazon,
you can bet your *ss it can work in every
warehouse.
Supermarket Checkouts
Your local supermarket probably already
has an automated check-out counter. The
first supermarkets without any cashiers
are up & running. And by now, we’re fully
depended on automated check-in
counters at the airport
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
The Great Decoupling
Employment and productivity always grew hand in hand. But since the dawning of the new
millennium, productivity has left employment in its rear-view mirror. Productivity still grows
every year, but employment is stagnating and there’s now a significant gap between the
two.

14. Still not convinced? Don’t worry, you’re in a long line of
conservative people. When the Industrial Revolution
threatened the jobs of 19th-century textile-workers they
raged against the machine, earning them the name The
Luddites. Everybody remembers them, right?

15. “For the UK, that would suggest
up to 15 million jobs could be at
risk of automation. In the US,
the corresponding figure would
be 80 million jobs.”
- Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, speaking at the Trades Union
Congress in London

16. “The bottom line is that 45
percent of work activities
could be automated using
already demonstrated
technology.”
- McKinsey Quarterly - Four fundamentals of workplace automation
“For the UK, that would suggest
up to 15 million jobs could be at
risk of automation. In the US,
the corresponding figure would
be 80 million jobs.”
- Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, speaking at the Trades Union
Congress in London

17. ADAPT
2.

18. “Automation doesn’t replace
labor. (…) It displaces it.” –
Lily Irani

19. So, odds are that your current job, or big
parts of it anyway, will be automated within
the next five or ten years. But don’t worry,
we’re here to help you. Because there will be
work. Just different types of work.

20. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
So when automation is
eating away at your job,
staring you in the face
and threatening your
livelihood, what are you
gonna do?

21. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
So when automation is
eating away at your job,
staring you in the face
and threatening your
livelihood, what are you
gonna do?
Focus on quality. Do the
tasks that are still yours
the very best you can.
Your job will change, all
you need to do is
change with it. Also,
become agile.

22. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
Acknowledge that time is
relative and get rid of that
9-5 mentality. When more
and more tasks become
automated, chances are
that you’ll be expected to
do a lot more versatile
work. Make sure you’re
ready.
So when automation is
eating away at your job,
staring you in the face
and threatening your
livelihood, what are you
gonna do?
Focus on quality. Do the
tasks that are still yours
the very best you can.
Your job will change, all
you need to do is
change with it. Also,
become agile.

23. DEVELOP
3.

24. “That’s a nice article. I’ll like it, retweet
it, but I think I will read it tomorrow.” –
Everyone

25. You probably won’t and that’s a shame. The
internet is not only for porn. It’s a paradise for
autodidacts, and you should aspire to be one.

26. “Roles requiring employees to think on their feet and come up with
creative and original ideas, for example artists, designers or engineers,
hold a significant advantage in the face of automation.”
- BBC
You probably won’t and that’s a shame. The
internet is not only for porn. It’s a paradise for
autodidacts, and you should aspire to be one.

27. For starters, machines,
software and applications
are replacing repetitive
tasks with a low degree of
social intelligence. So
there’s still hope.

28. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
For starters, machines,
software and applications
are replacing repetitive
tasks with a low degree of
social intelligence. So
there’s still hope.
An abundance of free
tools, knowledge bases
and tutorial videos are
waiting for you. Online.
For free. Want to know
how to code?. Or maybe
you’re thinking about a
career switch. How about
learning knitting online?

29. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
There really is no excuse
that you aren’t learning
anything new right now.
The good news; if you’re
reading this, you’re on the
right path.
For starters, machines,
software and applications
are replacing repetitive
tasks with a low degree of
social intelligence. So
there’s still hope.
An abundance of free
tools, knowledge bases
and tutorial videos are
waiting for you. Online.
For free. Want to know
how to code?. Or maybe
you’re thinking about a
career switch. How about
learning knitting online?

30. BUILD
4.

31. “An individual’s power is raised exponentially
with the help of a team (a network).” –
Reid Hoffman & Ben Casnocha

32. Robots aside, there are a lot of people in the world who roughly possess the
same skill set as you. More often than not, it comes down to who you know.

33. Robots aside, there are a lot of people in the world who roughly possess the
same skill set as you. More often than not, it comes down to who you know.
On the upside, everyone knows how to
build a network these days. Most of us
already have a big network to share pictures
of food and babies. Think that’s time
wasting?

34. Tough, it’s time to do it professionally.
Why?
Robots aside, there are a lot of people in the world who roughly possess the
same skill set as you. More often than not, it comes down to who you know.
On the upside, everyone knows how to
build a network these days. Most of us
already have a big network to share pictures
of food and babies. Think that’s time
wasting?

35. “The resilient resists shocks and stays
the same; the antifragile gets better.”
– Nassim Nicholas Taleb

36. Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
“The resilient resists shocks and stays
the same; the antifragile gets better.”
– Nassim Nicholas Taleb
You’re more likely to get a
job you like with the help
of your network.

37. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
“The resilient resists shocks and stays
the same; the antifragile gets better.”
– Nassim Nicholas Taleb
You’re more likely to get a
job you like with the help
of your network.
With jobs changing and
disappearing, a good
network can be the
difference between
success and
unemployment.

38. The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
The Great
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
Decoupling
Employment and productivity
always grew hand in hand. But
since the dawning of the new ]
A network will make you
resilient for future
changes in your field of
work. A great network can
make you antifragile.
“The resilient resists shocks and stays
the same; the antifragile gets better.”
– Nassim Nicholas Taleb
You’re more likely to get a
job you like with the help
of your network.
With jobs changing and
disappearing, a good
network can be the
difference between
success and
unemployment.

39. MARKET
5.

40. “You are not machines!
You are not cattle!”
- Charlie Chaplin (The Great Dictator)

41. You’re a proud
individual. Now go
out there and market
yourself.

42. You’re a proud
individual. Now go
out there and market
yourself.
While the space remaining for
uniquely-human skills is growing
smaller every day, you should focus
your attention on exactly that space.
You can make a difference there.

43. That’s if you can:

44. Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Find yourself a niche to operate
in. There’s no use in competing
with everyone in the world. Find
out what your good at and find
a market where you can thrive.
That’s if you can:

45. Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive ,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Find yourself a niche to operate
in. There’s no use in competing
with everyone in the world. Find
out what your good at and find
a market where you can thrive.
Tell people why they should hire
you. I’m not talking about your
skills. Sure, they’re important but
often generic. Tell them why
they should hire you.
That’s if you can:

46. Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. 10 million
autonomous vehicles will be on the road
by 2020. [2]
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive ,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Find yourself a niche to operate
in. There’s no use in competing
with everyone in the world. Find
out what your good at and find
a market where you can thrive.
Tell people why they should hire
you. I’m not talking about your
skills. Sure, they’re important but
often generic. Tell them why
they should hire you.
There are one hundred and one
ways to celebrate the individual
that is you. Use Youtube, Vine,
Twitter or Instagram. Dust off
your LinkedIn-account and fill
out those blank spaces for
hobbies and interests.
That’s if you can:

47. Supermarket Checkouts
Checking in-and out. Your local
supermarket probably already has an
automated check-out counter. The first
supermarkets without any cashiers are up
& running. And by now, we’re fully depend
on automated check-in counters at the
airport.
Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. 10 million
autonomous vehicles will be on the road
by 2020. [2]
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
quicker and eventually less expensive ,
history learns that we will do it that way.
Even if that means literally cutting out the
middle man.
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
With repetitive tasks out of the
equation, it’s that personal touch
that sets you apart. You are
your own brand in this age of
internet.
Find yourself a niche to operate
in. There’s no use in competing
with everyone in the world. Find
out what your good at and find
a market where you can thrive.
Tell people why they should hire
you. I’m not talking about your
skills. Sure, they’re important but
often generic. Tell them why
they should hire you.
There are one hundred and one
ways to celebrate the individual
that is you. Use Youtube, Vine,
Twitter or Instagram. Dust off
your LinkedIn-account and fill
out those blank spaces for
hobbies and interests.
That’s if you can:

48. PLAN
6.

49. People often seem to confuse planning with
‘fantasizing about a future that might
be’. While fun and inspiring, it isn’t very
productive.

50. Therefore:

51. Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Stay on top of your game by
following the latest trends. Read
articles, interviews and
blogposts relevant to your line
of work.
Therefore:

52. Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Stay on top of your game by
following the latest trends. Read
articles, interviews and
blogposts relevant to your line
of work.
Always think two steps ahead
and plan accordingly.
Therefore:

53. Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Stay on top of your game by
following the latest trends. Read
articles, interviews and
blogposts relevant to your line
of work.
Always think two steps ahead
and plan accordingly.
Assess and adjust those plans
when the situation asks for it.
Tunnel vision is the stumble
block of many an
entrepreneur. Test your ideas
by speaking to your peers and
friends.
Therefore:

54. Supermarket Checkouts
Checking in-and out. Your local
supermarket probably already has an
automated check-out counter. The first
supermarkets without any cashiers are up
& running. And by now, we’re fully depend
on automated check-in counters at the
airport.
Self-Driving Cars
Apple, Uber, Tesla and Google are
actively developing and innovating self-
driving cars, following the likes of
traditional vehicle manufacturers such as
Society is Brutal
When something can be done safer,
Amazon’s Warehouse
Amazon, world’s largest online retailer,
has a fully automated warehouse system
in place[3]. If it works for Amazon, bet
your *ss it can work in every warehouse.
Take risks. Educated and
intelligent ones to be sure, but
take risks nonetheless. Playing
it safe maybe will help you not
to lose, but you will never win.
And without taking a risk now
and then, how are you going to
learn from mistakes?
Stay on top of your game by
following the latest trends. Read
articles, interviews and
blogposts relevant to your line
of work.
Always think two steps ahead
and plan accordingly.
Assess and adjust those plans
when the situation asks for it.
Tunnel vision is the stumble
block of many an
entrepreneur. Test your ideas
by speaking to your peers and
friends.
Therefore:

55. And please do. Learn from your
mistakes. It is important. We
actually made a special
SlideShare on this topic. It would
be a mistake to ignore it.

56. And please do. Learn from your
mistakes. It is important. We
actually made a special
SlideShare on this topic. It would
be a mistake to ignore it.
CHECK IT OUT!

57. And please do. Learn from your
mistakes. It is important. We
actually made a special
SlideShare on this topic. It would
be a mistake to ignore it.
CHECK IT OUT!
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