30% fear job loss from AI
“Don’t fear, new jobs are here,” according to an interview with Jamie Dimon, CEO of J.P. Morgan, who said entry-level jobs becoming obsolete is really a step forward – as old jobs are gone, new ones are set to take its place in AI.
AI is unbelievable and will cure many diseases. Dimon predicts his grandkids will work three days a week working smarter, not harder. He believes people will live to age 100 and won’t have diseases.
“It could be disruptive with jobs,” and therefore Dimon said he wants to redeploy people through his company. It should also be federally done to help with the transition.
“Security and defense, carpenters, plumbers, electricians are all good-paying jobs and the unions do a great job. There will be jobs in cyber, AI and health care.
“Yes, jobs will be lost, but new ones will take their place. We all have to reinvent ourselves to move with the times. The system will adjust and if it moves too fast, we should have a plan to fix it.”
For future college kids, Dimon gives this advice: “Focus on thinking for yourself, be smart, have a heart, don’t get caught up in the left or the right in politics. Have courage. Be a part of a team instead of pounding your chest about yourself. You will have flexibility over time and maybe work three days a week instead of five, and you will have a great career.”
The productivity of the United States is on the rise, and we all need to get on board with the new revolutionary ideas and AI platform and keep moving forward. New technology is transformative.
Shelley Dietrich, Murphy
Update on Choices
Choices, Pregnancy & Family Center had a great start to the year with new clients and volunteers. We can always use more of each. We hope to be starting a new ultrasound tech by the end of this month and starting up sonograms on Tuesdays.
On April 26, we will be doing a car show at Choices in our parking lot. This is sponsored by Calvary Cars. Registration at 12:30 p.m. Show will last till 4 p.m. We had a great turnout last year and expect a good turnout this year. The center will be open for tours and meeting staff. Food trucks are invited to join us.
On June 5-6, we will be having our annual garage sale at the center. We have received many donations of clothes, toys, tools, guitar, generator, furniture and baby items. More donations are coming in every day. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day for the sale.
Our fourth annual fun run/walk will be on Sept. 5 in the park like last year. All are welcome. First-, second- and third-place ribbons will be given out in different categories.
Water and snacks will be available for those who participate. Event T-shirts Sam Jokich/Photo Correspondent to the first 100 signed up. We can always use sponsors. We will post more info on our website.
The center will be offering all our services to the public free of charge as we always do. Ultrasounds, in-house pregnancy test, classes on pregnancy, parenting, apportion and miscarriage recovery for men and women. We are all about strengthen the family in our Lord’s name.
We are a Christian-based 501(c)(3) and depend on our community for support. This year, we have seen new life brought into the world and marriages strengthen.
The Scout has always been so gracious and supportive of our center and our community. You are a rock in our community.
Joseph Doty, Murphy
The writer is director of Choices of WNC.
How do you feel today?
Most of you reading this are good people, many who are followers of Jesus, who called you to follow his path of love.
So how do you feel about our president? Is he modeling love and inclusion, or is he more and more dividing us from one another based on whether we are Democrat or Republican; white, black or brown; Christian, Jewish or Muslim?
I’m feeling there is so much fear and anxiety in our country in the president’s second term.
He pardoned 1,500 criminals or potential criminals for threatening the lives of Vice President Mike Pence and congressional Democrats, then set many loose as masked and armed ICE agents, who ended up shooting in the face Rene Goode, a mother of three; and Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse.
He’s setting up actual concentration camps to hold mothers, fathers and even children indefinitely, with or without charges. He’s split up families and caused such heartbreak.
If your only news source is Fox, you’re not hearing some of the true and terrible stories of families broken for no good cause.
President Donald Trump has started a war with Iran, but no one can actually tell why or when the war can end. It’s likely either Benjamin Netanyahu enticed us into this war, or the president knew it would distract us from the growing Epstein horrors, the international ring of rich pedophiles raping and trafficking girls as young as 12, selling drugs and laundering money. Trump’s name is in the files thousands of times, which is why after promising to release the files, he’s fighting to shut them down.
I pray we weather this strike at democracy. My old daddy who served five years in World War II would be heartbroken at what we’ve come to. I pray we come together.
Joan Tidwell, Murphy
No Kings Day proved a point
It was pleasure to witness such an impressive turnout at our first No Kings rally on March 28 in Murphy.
The outpouring of concerns displayed on so many signs shows that the current administration is causing disruption and turmoil in the daily lives of so many of us. These signs also show that many Cherokee County citizens are aware of and against President Donald Trump’s overreach and threats to our democracy.
Yet, this robust gathering of 250-plus protested peacefully and gathered in the spirit of camaraderie. Plenty of support was shown by friendly waves and honks of passing cars.
The police presence was a welcome site, as threatening social media posts were concerning. The little Trump train added to the event by giving the crowd a focus for their chants.
The lovely weather and gorgeous downtown venue made it a perfect No Kings Day.
Diane Snyder, Murphy
The writer is chair of the Cherokee County Democratic Party.
Club needs grant writer
Hello, welcome to spring.
I am expanding my search, in earnest: the Unaka Community Development Club needs a grant writer. We finally have a solid proposal for our bathroom remodel, which we haven’t been able to get in years past.
Now we need the funds, by grant. Does anyone know of a grant writer?
I’ll be glad to talk to anyone, you never know where it will lead. Thank you for taking a moment to consider this.
Holly Willis, Unaka
Dress like role models
I think men and women who have a place in Cherokee County politics should dress to be role models for young adults when they’re out in public. Wearing jeans that were bought like that simply does just the opposite.
We cut the legs off our old jeans to make swim shorts to go swimming at the Lions Club pool in the summer because we couldn’t afford to buy shorts. My dad bought me and my brother a summer pass.
Chuck Mallonee was a life guard.
Tim Johnson, Ellenboro
America is being judged
Jesus is judging America for its egregious sins and for the sins of 60 million heretical, fanatical Zionist Christians.
Zionism is a nationalist, racist, political ideology of supremacy. To be clear, not all Zionists are Jewish and not all Jews are Zionists. The vast majority of Zionists in America are not Jewish but claim to be Christians. Therefore, being anti-Zionism doesn’t mean you’re anti-Jewish.
Zionist Christians financially support the building of Israel’s third temple, Antichrist’s throne, promoting the coming of the Anti-Christ. Zionist Christians support Israel’s animal sacrifices for the remission of sins, denying that the blood of Christ atoned for the sins of the world. This is blasphemous. They unashamedly support those who despise King Jesus. They claim to be pro-life but support Israel’s genocide of 400,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. Hypocrites.
They support Israel’s war crimes, the starvation of Palestinians, the destruction of Gaza, and the raping and murdering of Palestinian prisoners. The IDF bombed all churches in Gaza and murdered Christians. Heartless Zionist Christians ignore their suffering brethren.
It’s difficult for me to comprehend that a true Christian could support such wickedness and perversion. There are true Christians who are babes in Christ and have been brainwashed by their Zionist pastors. Eventually, through studying the scriptures, they will see the Zionist lies.
Jesus said twice in Revelation that the Jews are the “synagogue of Satan.” Tell me, Zionist Christian, is your Jesus a liar? Zionism is Satanic. You’re in a death cult.
The vast majority of Zionist Christians have never bothered to read the entire Bible and, therefore, were easily deceived by the Scofield Reference Bible, a satanic book of Zionist propaganda.
God is not mocked; what you have sown you will reap. His judgment has begun. World War III and America’s economic collapse are nearing.
Mary Mason, Murphy
Undisputed King of Kings
I was fascinated at the group of diverse people at the Murphy’s No Kings demonstration held on the city square, but was just wondering how many of these same people attended the King of Kings triumphant processional remembrance at their church or house of worship on Palm Sunday?
One king is in dispute as to actually existing, while the other King is undisputed.
John Sando, Murphy