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The Jobless Future: Preparing for a World Without Work

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The Jobless Future: Second Edition

by Stanley Aronowitz

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	450 pages

In the not-so-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI),robotics, and other technological advancements will automate many of the jobs that humans currently perform. This will lead to widespread unemployment and economic disruption. The Jobless Future: Second Edition provides a roadmap for navigating this uncertain future.

The Causes of Job Loss

The Jobless Future identifies several key factors that are driving job loss, including:

Automation: AI and robotics are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and they are already replacing humans in a wide range of tasks, from manufacturing to customer service.
Globalization: Companies are increasingly outsourcing jobs to countries with lower labor costs. This is making it difficult for workers in developed countries to find good-paying jobs.
Technological change: New technologies are constantly being developed, and these technologies are often displacing workers. For example, the rise of self-driving cars is threatening the jobs of taxi drivers and truck drivers.

The Consequences of Job Loss

Job loss has a devastating impact on individuals and families. It can lead to poverty, homelessness, and mental health problems. It can also damage social cohesion and lead to political unrest.

The Jobless Future warns that the consequences of job loss will be even more severe in the future, as AI and other technologies continue to advance. If we do not prepare for this future, we could face a global crisis.

Preparing for the Jobless Future

The Jobless Future offers a number of recommendations for preparing for the jobless future, including:

Investing in education and training: Workers need to acquire the skills that will be in demand in the future. This may require retraining or even a complete change of career.
Promoting entrepreneurship: Encouraging people to start their own businesses can help to create new jobs.
Developing a social safety net: Governments need to provide support for workers who are displaced by automation. This could include programs such as unemployment benefits, job training, and retraining.
Exploring new ways to work: We need to find new ways to create jobs that are not easily automated. This could include developing new industries or creating new forms of employment.

The Jobless Future is a wake-up call. It is a reminder that the future of work is uncertain, and that we need to prepare for a world in which work is not guaranteed. By following the recommendations in this book, we can create a future in which everyone has the opportunity to live a good life, regardless of their employment status.

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