The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, is a sequential development, following three previous waves of technological transformation.
The first industrial revolution, at the end of the eighteenth century, marked the transition from manual to machine labor, including the advent of mechanical looms and steam engines.
The second revolution, in the late nineteenth century, was characterized by assembly-line production, power plants, light bulbs, and telephones.
The third, or computer revolution, occurred in the late 20th century, including the invention of transistors, processors, computers, the Internet, and digital cameras.
The present situation is fundamentally different from previous revolutions. For the first time, machines are penetrating the area that defines man - his mind. Able to analyze and make decisions much faster, modern machines are causing existing professions to be redefined. Like previous revolutions, the changing economic landscape will lead to the disappearance of some professions and the emergence of new ones.
As a result of the second and third industrial revolutions, professions such as burlak, coachman, coachman, coachman, chimney sweep, lantern maker and others disappeared.
Together with them, various enterprises and business spheres disappeared.
Today, professions such as radio operator, librarian, letter carrier, cashier, driver and many others are threatened with extinction.
On the other hand, new professions are emerging such as blogger, data wrangler, SCRUM master, UX/UI designer, data scientist, bioinformatician, 3D printing engineer and others.
Amid the discussion of the crisis and mass layoffs, many people overlook the global transformation of the world economy. The key factor in this transformation is the fourth industrial revolution, which is not developing linearly, but rather exponentially. It is important to navigate this dynamic process quickly, as it is shaping new business and employment realities.
This revolution is opening the door to innovation, technological advancement and job creation in areas that until recently seemed impossible or unimportant. The emergence of new occupations and the demise of old ones has become inevitable, and understanding this transformational process will help maximize the opportunities it presents.
It is important to remember that the global transformation of industry and the economy also raises issues of education, training and reskilling. Rapid adaptation to new technologies and market demands becomes critical to successfully navigating these changing conditions.