Chapter 998: Future, Future

Beep beep beep……

The voice call connected.

"Yang Lao, I'm just an ordinary person, low education, no talent."

"You should know how hard it is for us middle-aged and elderly people to learn new things."

"Moreover, many among us are illiterate or have low education."

"What should we people do?"

"We really don't understand anything about Artificial Intelligence."

"The gap between us and Artificial Intelligence is as high as a mountain and as wide as the sea."

"Does that mean we have no way out?"

Yang Qing chuckled.

"It's not as scary as you say; in the service industry, there are still some jobs that don't require knowing so much."

"Moreover, as Artificial Intelligence becomes more widespread, you will gradually learn how to communicate with it and some simple usage skills."

"But if you want greater development, learning is essential."

"Because the future belongs to Artificial Intelligence."

The other party felt much relieved after hearing this answer; just a moment ago he felt as if the sky had fallen.

"Thank you, Yang Lao. I'm a truck driver; what do you think I should do to improve myself?"

Yang Qing thought for a moment.

"I think it should be maintenance and staying with the vehicle."

"The profession of driving will gradually be phased out."

"Because Artificial Intelligence can do it better than humans."

"But vehicle maintenance and emergency handling still require a person."

"It's just that before you drove the vehicle, now the vehicle drives itself."

"You can sleep, watch TV, or do many other things, but when the vehicle encounters a problem, you must have the ability to resolve it immediately."

The other party was a little surprised.

"Yang Lao, you mean I won't have to work so hard anymore, and I can even earn money while sleeping?"

Yang Qing tried not to laugh.

"Pretty much; society's progress is originally meant to make people's lives better."

"A large amount of worthless repetitive work will naturally be gradually replaced."

"But Artificial Intelligence is ultimately a machine; it cannot solve all problems."

"For it to work efficiently, humans are its best partner."

"However, this job is not something everyone can do."

"Vehicle repair, maintenance, emergency handling, and various communication and social skills—the key is problem‑solving ability; you can consider this direction."

The other party was overjoyed.

"Yang Lao, that's no problem; we drivers know a bit about maintenance, right?"

"As for the rest, there's no need to say more; we do it every day."

"Moreover, since the vehicle is mine, I know a bit about its maintenance and upkeep."

"But, Yang Lao, now that you say that, do big trucks need to change?"

"The vehicles we currently use mostly have only one bunk at the back, and it's very cramped."

"Having to lie down all the time is also unbearable."

"If the vehicle drives itself, people like us wouldn't need to rest."

"Then the requirements for living space would be even higher."

"To be honest, I quite like those foreign big trucks that have a rear like an RV."

"Do you think our future will be like that?"

That's a very useful idea.

Yang Qing said with a smile.

"Those manufacturers should thank you now; you've pointed them in the right direction."

"I guess it's likely to be like that."

"Especially for married couples, they need such a space even more."

"Technology only makes sense if it develops in this direction."

"Just wait; it's likely that after today, manufacturers will start researching."

"This is a major trend; if they don't change, they'll likely be eliminated."

The other party.

"Thank you, Old Yang; after hearing your words, I'm not only no longer worried, but I'm full of hope for the future."

Yang Qing waved his hand.

"The trend of society getting better won't change."

"People will always find a way out."

"But I still need to remind you: your job is also a field tightly paired with Artificial Intelligence, so you can't stop learning; otherwise, you might not be able to operate this vehicle properly."

"Because then your competition could become even greater."

"Because you won't even need a driver's license anymore, the barrier to entry will be lower, and more people will join this line of work."

"Still the same saying: study hard and make progress every day."

What, study hard and make progress every day?

The other person's face turned black.

What I just thought was great—I didn't expect this.

Now that I think about it, isn't that exactly the case?

After ending one call, another came in.

"Hello, Yang Lao, I'm a salesperson; what should I do in the future?"

Yang Qing isn't very familiar with this line of work either.

"I feel you will have at most opportunities in the future."

"Because our consumption concepts will change soon."

"For example, if you want to buy a piece of clothing, but you don't like the fabric, you don't like the pattern, you only like its style—what do you do?"

"We don't have this kind of choice right now."

"But Hope Eye App is solving this problem."

"That is, the value of brands will become lower and lower."

"And the value of designers will become higher and higher."

"In the future, the notion of company brands will be less and less accepted by the public."

"And it will become the designer's personal brand."

"If designers want to increase their influence, besides buying traffic and such, they need marketing talent."

"That is, you are that kind of talent."

"So, you should understand your own development direction, right?"

"Other things you need to figure out yourself; society's fundamental needs won't change."

"You just need to find the right direction."

The other party was stunned.

"Yang Lao, I said I'm a salesperson, I didn't say I'm a marketing professional."

"We are the kind of salespeople who carry samples and run around the country looking for customers."

"We mainly operate on connections; the more people you know, the better you get along."

Yang Qing was also stunned.

"Someone like you, I actually understand a bit."

"Work and business like this in the future will inevitably face some impact."

"There's nothing to be done; business logic is changing."

"Let me put it this way: in future business, materials are materials, design is design, production is production, R&D is R&D."

"The future will be more transparent."

"If you buy a solid wood door, it must be a solid wood door; if you buy a poplar door, it must be a poplar solid wood door; if you buy a composite board door, it must be a composite board door."

"Because materials will definitely be graded in the future—how much each grade costs will be clear and transparent."

"Even the composite materials you develop yourself must be included in the grading."

"So, in such a market, the value of connections will be greatly discounted."

"People's consumption logic has already changed."

"Other things will also become increasingly transparent."

"Honest goods at fair prices will be the main theme of the future."

"So, I think you'd be better off shifting from managing connections to managing resources."

"Especially new materials—future new materials will inevitably increase more and more."

"But market response takes time; many things, due to poor marketing, remain hidden like a pearl in dust, and don't get the opportunities they deserve."

"This is your opportunity."