The Technology Trap
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The Technology Trap

Carl Benedikt Frey

Capital, Labor, and Power in the Age of Automation

★ 3.7 (32 Ratings) ◷ 13 Minutes ☰ 3 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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The Technology Trap (2019) explores the impact of technological progress on economic and political dynamics throughout history. It draws rich parallels between the Industrial Revolution and the current age of automation, highlighting the potential for both long-term progress and short-term disruption.

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Carl Benedikt Frey is a Swedish-German economist, economic historian, and author. He serves as the Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute and is the director of the Future of Work program at the Oxford Martin School.

Who might enjoy this content?

  • Business leaders looking to navigate the changing landscape of work
  • Those concerned about the future of work in an automated world
  • Anyone worried about the social impact of artificial intelligence

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