Future of work: Dimitris Tsakos at TEDxAUEB

TEDxAUEB :: Redefining Reality
15th March 2013
Michael Cacoyannis Foundation

About the speaker:
Dimitris Tsakos was born and raised in Chalkida. He studied in Athens University and Economics and Business in Department of Management Science and Technology and he completed his MBA in Holland. His origin is Greek-Irish and that fact gave him the "virus" of travelling (firstly in Ireland and later in Europe, America and Asia). His trips make him particularly poor in money but rich in experiences! He has the habit to observe the social mechanism of the places he visits and especially the way that people consider themselves as part of the society. The differences help him understand what leads some societies to growth through a continuous running race and others through simple and smart organization. His working experience is mainly in start-up companies as member of the founding team, fact that makes him have an opinion about everything, sometimes in an annoying way! Lately, he actively participates in the creation of "Investors Club Greece", a platform that brings together international investors and Greek enterprises that want to make a breakthrough for their development.

About TEDx:
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

About TEDxAUEB:
Seizing the opportunity the TEDx platform provides to Academic Institutions, we decided to organize the first TEDx event in a Greek University and introduce students to the concept of ideas worth spreading. The Athens University of Economics and Business is a place where the new generations of managers, marketers, developers, economists, entrepreneurs are being educated, and most importantly, a space where young people can interact, experiment and create new aspects and prospects of the Greek and not only economy and society. It is a unique environment to deliver a high quality TEDx experience from youth to youth, and have an actual impact and change to the students' life and community.

Redefining Reality
We redefine reality, inspiring and motivating our generation to shape its future, turning ideas into action. We call for changing the perception of our current state. We believe that a crisis is an one of a kind opportunity to redefine "normal"; models to behaviors, tactics to rules. We promote ideas that change the game, step out of the crowd and make the difference. It's about the classmate who made a simple choice, about the professor who did a small change, about the entrepreneur with the crazy idea, about the person whose reaction towards everything he doesn't like, is to do something about it. We inspire, connect, question, motivate, and lead action for our university and the youth of Greece. There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.

[WiseandVegan]

The mistake still is that leisure, education and work does not have to be separated. They can be the same thing for people if they let them do what they like to do. Who will do the jobs that people don't like? Automation. During transition people will voluntarily work towards it, because they will understand the consequences. Things can not be automated will be studied on for automation, and until a solution can be found they will be done by volunteers. Boring jobs gone. Unnecessary jobs for unnecessary products advertised by consumerism gone. A supportive community instead of greedy community. And people will study in the area they enjoy. Expertise will stay, but occupation will be gone. Will be no lifelong farmers. There will be people interested in improving farming and automation of farming. No one will be called names by their occupation. If people want to move to other areas, they will just move to the things they are interested in. Children will be educated accordingly, that they will know and can think critically much more than the majority of adults today. Practicality and sustainability will be the priorities. Value system will change from monetary and materialistic view into a scientific and peaceful view of the world. Resource Based Economy for a better future.

[chicgeek]

Seriously, at 40, 50, 60, just waiting to die? I know people in their 60's who are kicking ass and blazing trails in business, arts, and new technologies. Pretty naive.

[Demetris]

τι λέει μωρέ.. ο άλλος κάνει 3 δουλειές στον ύπνο του κ άλλες 2 όταν κοιμάτε για να βγάλει μεροκάματο και συ λες ότι ο έλληνας δεν το χει και πολύ με την δουλειά; μάλλον κάνουμε διαφορετικές τάξεις παρέα μεγάλε!