In exploring the zero marginal cost economy, we uncover how technological advances may shape a post-scarcity future, but questions remain about its implications.
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Economic Transitions: What the Industrial Revolution Tells Us About the AI Era
An analysis of the Industrial Revolution’s lessons reveals crucial insights for navigating the economic shifts driven by AI.
The Demand Paradox: Can Economies Thrive When Workers Have No Wages?
Uncover the intriguing reasons behind the demand paradox and whether economies can truly thrive without wages, revealing surprising economic dynamics.
GDP in the Age of Automation: Does Our Favorite Metric Still Make Sense?
Keen to understand whether traditional GDP still measures our economic progress in an era dominated by automation and digital change?
The Post-Work Society: Utopia, Dystopia, or Just Different?
Many envision a post-work society as either utopia or dystopia, but the true outcome depends on how we navigate technological change and social choices.
Life After the 40-Hour Workweek: Imagining Daily Life When Automation Rules
Discover how automation could transform your daily life beyond the 40-hour workweek, opening new possibilities you’ve never imagined.
Who Owns the Robots? The Future of Capital in an Automated Economy
Forces of corporate control are reshaping robot ownership; discover how this shift could redefine economic power and societal structure in the future.
From Luddites to AI: How Technology Has Always Redefined Work and Wealth
Discover how technological revolutions from Luddites to AI have historically transformed work and wealth, revealing patterns that continue to shape our future.
Educating the Next Generation for a Future Without Traditional Jobs
Bridging current education to future skills is essential, but discovering how to prepare the next generation for a world without traditional jobs is just beginning.
The New Social Contract: Ensuring Livelihoods When Work Isn’t Guaranteed
A new social contract is essential to safeguard livelihoods amid changing work landscapes, but how can we build trust and resilience?