New goals, changes in perspectives, and 100 days of Python
Tags: study, webdev, technology, python
Published: 2023-07-05 01:32:42

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In the past few months, analyzing from a market perspective as well as a personal purpose perspective, I noticed that with the changes that were happening, it was necessary to set new goals. In this context, the Python programming language pointed towards a direction to align with this new point of view and build something new. Thus, the idea of sharing this new study I started in Python emerged, with the goal of solidifying the foundation of algorithms and data structures, developing software, and performing data analysis.

The job market is currently engaged in a broad discussion about working hours, the elimination of professions due to technology, and an uncertain future regarding how the system will maintain labor relations in terms of rights, among many other topics within this current context. In the technology field, this theme is emerging, especially with the implementation of AI (artificial intelligence), which has sparked discussions about the end of work for human developers. As an example of this phenomenon, and also after a post-pandemic period, the layoffs that occurred in this sector over the past year indicated a change in both work relations and the supply-demand wave, further undermining this sector.

Technology on-demand in the industry emerges within the context of the system, supply and demand, not necessarily solving problems for humanity as a whole. From this perspective, we observe the growth of technologies that meet the demand of businesses but do not necessarily contribute to a better future for all people. In the web development field, for example, I perceive how work relationships are already being precarious, with lost rights and a significant portion being automated by AI, replicating good practices already established as the norm at this moment. However, in this area, nothing is permanent, and evolution is constant.

Through this analysis, I have changed some career goals. Web development is wonderful, but it does not align with my professional and personal purposes. To align with this new perspective, Python has made a strong comeback in my current studies and personal projects. At the moment, I maintain two public repositories on Github to record and share this process of studying and practicing. I am also planning to create videos soon to explain in a more interactive way how knowledge is constructed and to reflect on how technology can be a tool for extending human abilities.

Therefore, in this brief summary of the analysis of the current context of a post-modern and almost apocalyptic (hehe) world, with an uncertain future regarding work, and within this technology context, starting new goals in this process of changing perspectives is not easy. But building something new requires discipline and persistence, and in this journey, I also want to share all the excellent references I have found along the way. The lesson learned is that nothing is fixed or permanent. Dare to dream.

References:

The future of work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QO1OGhocYU&list=PLzE3RHaM6jDPTHdf4Pnptw35vD2lZMddM

Python: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5TJqBvpXQv6pHlMrbC-NfgeGE2CGrd1S

Study repositories: https://github.com/macasrenata/algoritmo-python https://github.com/macasrenata/data-science-study