News A Way Human Workers Are Superior to Robots Posted August 17, 2015 By News editor This story originally appeared in Business Insider.Some scientists have predicted that almost half of all jobs done by humans could be replaced by robots within the next 10 years. A new study shows, however, that humans do have one defense: their social skills.A new study by David Deming at the Harvard Graduate School of Education shows that social skills are becoming increasingly important to employers and that the interpersonal abilities of workers are going to stave off robotic replacement.Deming says computers can't read humans the way people can, limiting their abilities in the workforce...Read more. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast Notes from Ferguson News Part of the Conversation: Rachel Hanebutt, MBE'16 News Fighting for Change: Estefania Rodriguez, L&T'16