Robots Are Coming. The Development of Technology and a Future Without Work
Will robots provide people with material abundance, an excess of free time, quality healthcare and education, or will they turn our world into one of inequality and mass unemployment? Is it true that diligence and talent will cease to be...
the key to achieving life's goals? Successful software developer and IT entrepreneur Martin Ford does not claim to know the answers to all these questions, but he convincingly and significantly shows why modern technologies might prove to be much more destructive for the labor market than past innovations. The author's goal is not to scare the reader but to draw attention to these complex topics. This captivating and substantive book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the development of new technologies affects economic prospects, our children, and society as a whole.
Will robots provide people with material abundance, an excess of free time, quality healthcare and education, or will they turn our world into one of inequality and mass unemployment? Is it true that diligence and talent will cease to be the key to achieving life's goals? Successful software developer and IT entrepreneur Martin Ford does not claim to know the answers to all these questions, but he convincingly and significantly shows why modern technologies might prove to be much more destructive for the labor market than past innovations. The author's goal is not to scare the reader but to draw attention to these complex topics. This captivating and substantive book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the development of new technologies affects economic prospects, our children, and society as a whole.
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