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Rise of the humanoid robot
Financial Times: Are consumers ready for humanoid robots?
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Venture capital investment in robotics
has tripled in the past two years,
reaching more than US$40 billion
(A$57 billion) annually, while analysts
predict the humanoid robot market
could exceed US$200 billion (A$283
billion) by 2035. As the cost of
purchasing or hiring humanoid robots
falls and their performance improves,
they could take on many household
tasks, with economists comparing their
potential impact on domestic load
to that of the washing machine. In this
video from the Financial Times,
experts discuss the technology’s
current limitations and market
prospects, plus the pros and cons
of humanoid designs.
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ARTICLE
REPORT
Mastering the art of
data storytelling
Research: As careers get
longer, mid-career work
needs to change
The race takes off in the next
big arenas of competition
What makes a great presentation?
In this episode of The Future Report,
Mark McCrindle, CEO of social research
company McCrindle, shares practical
strategies for communicating data.
He explains how to simplify complex
information, present numbers in an
engaging way and tailor content to
different audiences, contexts and
timeframes. The discussion covers
changing audience expectations,
shorter attention spans and the
importance of using a structure that
draws on storytelling, including interest,
instruct and impact. This episode is
valuable for accounting and finance
professionals who regularly
communicate data-driven insights.
Listen to the podcast
Burnout is a common threat for
workers in their 40s and 50s — but
why? As careers lengthen, midlife
is no longer the beginning of the end
of a career. Instead, it often coincides
with peak responsibilities at work and
home, together with ambiguity about
purpose and future direction. Drawing
on research into longevity and work,
Lynda Gratton, a professor of
management practice at London
Business School, argues that midlife
is when change is most needed but
least likely to occur. Her recommendations
deliver insights for leaders seeking
to retain talent, as well as employees
navigating this pivotal career stage.
This report from the McKinsey Global
Institute shines the spotlight on
18 high-growth industries that are
poised to reshape the global economy
over the next two decades. These
sectors, spanning AI software and
services, electric vehicles, obesity
drugs and nuclear fission, have
significantly outpaced the broader
economy in market value and revenue
growth since 2022. The report
investigates the rise of large-scale
companies operating across multiple
arenas, alongside regional shifts in
competitive advantage, with “arena”
companies predominantly headquartered
in the US and China. It offers a
thought-provoking look at the
industries likely to drive future growth.
Read the article
Read the report
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