The Automation Paradox: When Work Becomes a Luxury Item In an era where machines can perform tasks once thought unique to humans, Jens Lien's latest film, "Joe's Assignment," poses a compelling question: what happens when society no longer needs people for most jobs?
At first glance, this is a problem for workers who've lost their jobs to automation. However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a more profound issue – one that gets at the heart of human existence.
Lien's film premiered in Haugesund as part of the New Nordic Films showcase, where it takes place in a near future where self driving vehicles have made ambulance drivers like Joe obsolete.