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A World Without Work

Technology, Automation and How We Should Respond
By Daniel Susskind
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In A World Without Work, Daniel Susskind explores the future of a world where machines and artificial intelligence significantly diminish the demand for human labour. Through a detailed analysis, he discusses the socioeconomic implications and challenges arising from automation, offering insights into how society might adapt to these changes. The book delves into potential solutions and the reimagining of work and value in a technologically driven economy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the impact of technological advancements on employment and the economy. It delves into how AI and automation could reshape the workforce, exploring both challenges and opportunities. If you're interested in the future of work and its societal implications, this thought-provoking read offers insightful perspectives.

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A World Without Work

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Nominated for FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Awards 2020 - a brilliant analysis of the future of work in the age of AI.

New technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. In the past, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. Yet in A World Without Work, Daniel Susskind shows why this time really is different. Advances in artificial intelligence mean that all kinds of tasks—from diagnosing illnesses to drafting contracts—are increasingly within the reach of computers. The threat of technological unemployment is real.

So how can we all thrive in a world with less work? Susskind reminds us that technological progress could bring about unprecedented prosperity, solving one of mankind's oldest problems: how to ensure everyone has enough to live on. The challenge will be to distribute this prosperity fairly, constrain the power of Big Tech, and provide meaning in a world where work is no longer the centre of our lives. In this visionary, pragmatic, and ultimately hopeful book, Susskind shows us the way.

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The book is widely praised for its compelling and thought-provoking analysis of how advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, will transform the world of work. Reviewers highlight its insightful approach to global research and government operations, making it a must-read for policymakers concerned with future economic challenges. Daniel Susskind's work is noted for its eloquence and ability to provoke serious consideration of how diminishing work opportunities will impact society, urging readers to explore how life may change when traditional work roles diminish.

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ISBN: 9780141986807

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor in Economics at King's College London and a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University. He is the author of A World without Work and co-author of the bestselling The Future of the Professions. Previously, he worked in various roles in the British Government - in the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, in the Policy Unit in 10 Downing Street, and in the Cabinet Office.

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