Andy Hines

Information technology will be the primary focus of many workers’ jobs in the early twenty-first century, Andy Hines argues in the following viewpoint. Hines describes ten job categories to illustrate how different types of workers in 2010 may do their jobs. The categories include farmers, police officers, salespeople, and scientists. Hines maintains that four main information technologies will have revolutionary effects: computer networks, imaging technology, massive data storage, and artificial intelligence. Hines is a planner with Coates and Jarrett, Inc., futurist consultants in Washington, D.C.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. On what two levels will information technology affect future workers, according to Hines?
2. What will “knowbots” do, according to the author?
3. What role does Hines predict teachers will play in the future"

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