'Engineers May Eat Doctor's Jobs,' Says CRED Founder Kunal Shah, Sparks Debate Online
In India, becoming a doctor or an engineer has long been the desired career path for many individuals. Now, a recent statement by Kunal Shah, CEO of fintech company CRED, has compared the two professions, suggesting that engineers might soon be in a position to outshine doctors in the job market.
How doctors could 'eat' engineers' jobs
Kunal Shah recently voiced his opinion on X, suggesting that "Engineers may eat doctor¡¯s jobs."
This assertion likely stems from the ongoing surge of technological innovations, with engineers spearheading many of these breakthroughs.?
It's undeniable that emerging technologies like industrial robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are progressing rapidly, reshaping various industries in the process.
How did people react?
Ever since it was shared, the post has amassed an impressive 61.8K views and garnered 3.2k likes, sparking a lively debate in the comments section.?
One doctor responded with a plea, "Please do. We are understaffed," while another echoed this sentiment, urgently requesting, "I need you to come to our transplant unit ASAP. We are understaffed."
However, not everyone agreed with the notion.?
Some found it peculiar, commenting, "Doctors before CAs or lawyers? Seems odd," while another urged caution, advising, "Stop listening to every opinion on the internet folks."
Delving deeper into the discussion, one comment highlighted the intricacies of the medical profession, stating, "Unlikely. The hard part of medicine isn't applying known techniques, but dealing with the unknown and uniquely human. An AI might determine the best antibiotic, but it takes a doctor to convince the stubborn patient to take it, or notice subtle signs that something deeper is wrong."
Meanwhile, some took a more light-hearted approach, poking fun at the journey to becoming an engineer. One remarked, "Engineers first need to secure engineering jobs," while another quipped, "The joke is first you become an engineer and then you decide what you want to become."
Summing up the diverse viewpoints, one individual pondered the impact of AI on future job landscapes, stating, "It's gonna be so interesting to see how the job landscape will change in the upcoming years. I don't want to make any predictions, but I'm excited."
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