I want my retirement occupation to be managing a 'nest' of AI agents (several server racks) where the agents engage in commerce and pay me rent in exchange for compute time.
Psychologist? Without being ageist :-) I think later in life once you been around the block and got some scars is a good time to be one (of course the formal training and education is 99%) but experience means something. As a bonus you can eventually earn what you were as a developer (probably more in Australia where I am if you are location flexible, for example happy to fill a position somewhere remote)
I think this meets your requirements. It is in danger of AI replacement though. Which would be sad. But reckon there is 20 years of red tape to cut before we get there.
But if you don’t want to talk to people and be on a schedule then carpentry might be a good one. The sort where you make things as oppose to fix architraves in old houses.
AI plus machinery could make “home made” looking stuff but cheapos will keep going to ikea and there will still be a market.
If I didn’t need to make much money and just stay occupied probably do walking tours for free in untouristy places (think the “boring” countryside between cities that ain’t in any guidebooks) or just for a bit of cash walk people’s dogs at the park.
Robots may eventually do these things but to a dog a robot won’t smell like a human so they are the last to be fooled. I imagine in 2050 everyone will have a dog (bred to be small and generally dosile and easy to train) to sniff people for bot detection.
> Create a startup that develops autonomous robots for military purposes that are specifically designed to prevent war crimes and protect soldiers from developing PTSD. The robots will be equipped with advanced AI systems that can analyze and interpret complex scenarios, identify potential war crimes, and intervene before they occur. Use cutting-edge technology, such as machine learning and computer vision, to develop robots that can operate autonomously and make ethical decisions in the heat of battle.
> Develop a cutting-edge, customizable haptic technology for intimate use that leverages your expertise in the field and integrates it with the latest advances in machine learning and AI to create a truly personalized and immersive experience for users.
> Create a startup that accelerates the transformation of horse-powered transportation into faster, eco-friendly, and sustainable solutions. Use cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the transportation industry, evolving beyond the traditional horse and carriage. The focus should be on creating new solutions while keeping the benefits of traditional horse-powered transportation, such as beauty, elegance, and nostalgia.
If I had basic income that pays for everyday expenses, I'd be free to learn something (robotics/automation/mechanical engineering) and find a job in that industry...
The Talk Show circuit. Write a book about your life as a robot, throw in a couple of amusing anecdotes about being too heavy to swim, or trying to get through metal detectors at customs, then a heart rending story about not giving up on your dreams - robot or human.
Option the rights to Hollywood and big money is yours. Spend it on replacing the diodes down your left hand side.
That's my goal, make it to CEO, automate my job and take a huge salary at 1000x the average scale to infinity. Then in 10,000 years make enough to resurrect me to enjoy it.
Fair enough! I work at a robotics company, and I already feel guilt for not putting more effort into my existing homeassistant and networking setup. But if you were wanting to scratch an itch, I could definitely picture this being rewarding.
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