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World Without Work

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Book Synopsis: SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES & MCKINSEY 2020 BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR

One of Fortune Best Books of the Year

One of Inc. Best Business Books of the Year

One of The Times (UK) Best Business Books of the Year

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice

From an Oxford economist, a visionary account of how technology will transform the world of work, and what we should do about it

From mechanical looms to the combustion engine to the first computers, new technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. For centuries, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. But as Daniel Susskind demonstrates, this time really is different. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence mean that all kinds of jobs are increasingly at risk. Drawing on almost a decade of research in the field, Susskind argues that machines no longer need to think like us in order to outperform us, as was once widely believed. As a result, more and more tasks that used to be far beyond the capability of computers – from diagnosing illnesses to drafting legal contracts, from writing news reports to composing music – are coming within their reach. The threat of technological unemployment is now real. This is not necessarily a bad thing, Susskind emphasizes. Technological progress could bring about unprecedented prosperity, solving one of humanity’s oldest problems: how to make sure that everyone has enough to live on. The challenges will be to distribute this prosperity fairly, to constrain the burgeoning power of Big Tech, and to provide meaning in a world where work is no longer the center of our lives. Perceptive, pragmatic, and ultimately hopeful, A World Without Work shows the way.

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Are you ready for a world without work? In the fascinating book, "World Without Work," Oxford economist Daniel Susskind provides a visionary account of how technology is reshaping the landscape of employment. This groundbreaking book has been shortlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey 2020 Business Book of the Year, and for good reason. Susskind offers valuable insights into the future of work and what we should do to adapt in this rapidly changing world.

From the fear of machines replacing workers to the rise of artificial intelligence, Susskind explores how technology is revolutionizing different industries. With almost a decade of research in the field, he convincingly argues that machines are now capable of performing tasks that were once considered impossible for them. The threat of technological unemployment is real, but Susskind reminds us that this doesn't necessarily imply a negative outcome.

Technological progress has the potential to bring unparalleled prosperity and solve one of humanity's oldest problems - ensuring everyone has enough to live on. "World Without Work" emphasizes the importance of fair distribution of this prosperity, tackling the challenges posed by the increasing power of Big Tech, and finding meaning in a world where work is no longer the center of our lives.

Perceptive, pragmatic, and ultimately hopeful, this book shows the way forward. It offers valuable insights that will help individuals, businesses, and policymakers navigate the changing work landscape. Don't miss the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of how technology is transforming the world of work. Get your copy of "World Without Work" today!

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