Discover the future of work at Moss By og Industrimuseum with Fremtidens Yrker (“Careers of the Future”), an interactive exhibit blending creativity and technology. Launched in summer 2024, this engaging experience explores how automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the job market. Designed to educate and inspire, Fremtidens Yrker brings complex ideas to life through fun and interactive storytelling.
Here’s how this groundbreaking exhibit came to life.
What Is Fremtidens Yrker (Careers of the Future)?
At its core, Fremtidens Yrker uses familiar swipe mechanics (like Tinder) to make visitors reflect on the future of work. Participants swipe “like” or “dislike” on professions represented on interactive cards, complete with AI-generated visuals and predictions about their viability.
The AI adds a twist—it has already made predictions about these careers. Players earn points by matching their choices with the AI’s analysis, making the experience both playful and thought-provoking.
Key questions for visitors:
- What professions will thrive in a tech-driven future?
- Which roles will evolve or disappear?
By gamifying these ideas, Fremtidens Yrker turns abstract societal shifts into accessible, engaging conversations.
How We Built Fremtidens Yrker (Careers of the Future)
1. Collaboration with AI
AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney were integral to the exhibit’s creation. ChatGPT helped refine gameplay mechanics and analyze the future of professions, considering automation’s potential impact. Meanwhile, MidJourney created Pixar-style visuals that resonate with younger audiences.
2. Interactive Technology
Technology drives every aspect of Fremtidens Yrker:
- Raspberry Pi powers the system, managing user inputs and providing responsive feedback.
- Custom Python Scripts ensure seamless swiping mechanics and real-time scoring.
- Accessible Controls include tactile buttons for visitors of all abilities, created using Arduino for added inclusivity.
This blend of AI-driven visuals, responsive programming, and innovative hardware results in a fully immersive experience.
Gamifying Careers of the Future
To engage visitors, we incorporated game elements into the exhibit:
- Points and Predictions: Players guess whether professions will thrive, adapt, or decline.
- AI Insights: After each choice, ChatGPT’s predictions provide context in a fun format:
Fremtidens Yrker and Moss’ Historical Context
As part of the larger exhibition De som var, vi som er, Fremtidens Yrker connects Moss’ industrial history to the present and future. Earlier phases examined tangible changes from the industrial revolution, while this phase focuses on societal and technological shifts.
By tying today’s innovation to historical transformations, Fremtidens Yrker offers a dual lens on progress: the hard modernization of technology and the soft modernization of societal values.
Why Fremtidens Yrker Matters
Fremtidens Yrker goes beyond technology, inviting visitors to think critically about the future of work. By gamifying AI and automation’s impact, the exhibit inspires young audiences to explore, question, and imagine.
This aligns perfectly with Moss Museum’s mission: using history to illuminate the future.
What’s Next for Fremtidens Yrker?
The potential for expansion is vast:
- More Professions: Add emerging fields to keep the content fresh.
- Audience Feedback: Integrate real-time insights to refine AI predictions.
- Broader Reach: Adapt the concept for other museums worldwide.
The possibilities for Fremtidens Yrker are as limitless as the future itself.
Conclusion
Fremtidens Yrker represents the best of innovation and education. By leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney alongside cutting-edge hardware like Raspberry Pi and Arduino, the exhibit engages audiences of all ages.
Ready to experience the future of work? Visit Moss By og Industrimuseum and let Fremtidens Yrker inspire your imagination. Together, we’ll shape the careers of tomorrow.
