A World Without Work. Book Summary

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Daniel Susskind

What’s inside

Daniel Susskind explores the impact of automation and AI on the future of work, arguing for societal adjustments to a new economic reality.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the potential trajectory of job markets
  • Insights into how technology reshapes economies
  • Preparing for societal shifts due to automation
  • Assessment of policy measures for a workless world

Key Points

  • The Rise of Automation and Artificial Intelligence
  • The Decline of Traditional Employment
  • Economic Impact of a Jobless Future
  • Challenges to Social Structures and Identities
  • Policy Proposals for Income Distribution and Education
  • Envisioning New Social Constructs Beyond Work
  • Ethical Considerations in a World Without Work

Who’s it For

  • Economists
  • Policy Makers
  • Technologists
  • Social Scientists
  • Students of Sociology

About the author

Daniel Susskind is a Fellow in Economics at Balliol College, Oxford University, focusing on the future of work and technology.