As automation becomes more common in the workplace, we explore how humans and robots in Wisconsin could work side by side. Then, from South America to northern Wisconsin, we learn about sustainably managing forests.
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What We've Learned About Managing Forests Sustainably
Wisconsin has a long and storied logging history. Indigenous people have been cultivating the forests for generations. Settlers build towns and industries off the timber harvest. A Wisconsin native joins us to share what he’s learned about sustainable forestry from working the forests of South America and northern Wisconsin and how we can enhance the health of our ecosystems and the quality of the wood.
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The Past, Present and Future Of Robotic Work In Wisconsin
Research from The Brookings Institution found that almost half of all occupational tasks performed by humans in Wisconsin could be replaced by existing automation technologies. We learn about the state of automation in Wisconsin and how human and robotic workers might coexist in the future.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Robert Simeone Guest
- David Vasko Guest
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