Political Scientists

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Will "Political Scientists" be replaced by AI & Robots?

There is very little chance of this occupation being replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by our poll, which suggests a 16.3% chance of automation within the next 2 decades.

Automation Risk Level

Totally Safe

or 4% probability of automation

Projected Growth

-2%

by 2024

Median Annual Wage

$114,290

or $54.94 hourly

People Employed

6,350

as of 2016

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How this compares with other jobs: 124 out of 706

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Job description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

SOC Code: 19-3094

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Comments

Morpheus says

If robots ever become aware enough to become politicians, you will likely see robot governments form and pretty quickly you basically have the story of The Animatrix, humans will just be enslaved after a long war and put into machines that will simulate the world.

Jul 05, 2019 at 03:17 PM

Anonymous (No chance) says

Political science is a concept that can only be interpreted and actually developed upon by human minds. Robots will not be able to perceive politics on such a scale that entire parliaments will be replaced or assisted by them, as robots tend to overlook major factors.

Apr 08, 2019 at 07:37 PM

Darius Rashidi says

You really can't use technology to replicate the mix of eerie neuroticism and ambiguous, vain narcissism required to make a true political scientist.

Apr 02, 2019 at 03:20 PM