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Even as the robots gather on the near horizon this book argues we
have choices about the manner in which we greet them. A world
without work as we know it could be a good thing. The landscape of
work is changing right in front of us, from Uber, Airbnb and the
new share economy to automated vehicles, 3D printing and advanced
AI. The question isn't whether robots will take our jobs, but what
we will do when they do. The era of full-time work is coming to an
end and we have to stop holding out the false promise that at some
magical moment the jobs are going to reappear. So what does our
future in the brave new world of non-work look like? In this timely
and provocative book, Tim Dunlop argues that by embracing the
changes ahead we might even find ourselves better off. Workless
goes beyond the gadgetry and hype to examine the social and
political ramifications of work throughout history and into the
future. It argues we need to think big now, not wait until we're in
a dystopian world of mass unemployment and wealth held in the hands
of a minority.
This book brings together scholars from the fields of politics,
philosophy, sociology, anthropology and economics, to explore
pathways towards implementing a Basic Income in Australia. It is
the first book of its kind to outline avenues for implementation of
a basic income specifically for Australia and responds to a gap in
the existing basic income literature and published titles to
provide a distinct standpoint in the exploration of basic income
within the Australian contemporary policy landscape. The first
section of the book outlines some of the continuing substantive and
philosophical issues regarding BI implementation. In the second
section of the book, authors offer practical strategies and models
for progressing BI in Australia.
This book brings together scholars from the fields of politics,
philosophy, sociology, anthropology and economics, to explore
pathways towards implementing a Basic Income in Australia. It is
the first book of its kind to outline avenues for implementation of
a basic income specifically for Australia and responds to a gap in
the existing basic income literature and published titles to
provide a distinct standpoint in the exploration of basic income
within the Australian contemporary policy landscape. The first
section of the book outlines some of the continuing substantive and
philosophical issues regarding BI implementation. In the second
section of the book, authors offer practical strategies and models
for progressing BI in Australia.
We are in the middle of the greatest technological revolution in
history. Its epicentre lies in Silicon Valley, but its impacts are
felt on all corners of the earth. It could give all of us a better
quality of life and new, more cooperative ways of living. Or it
could further concentrate the world's wealth in the hands of a few.
This book offers a bold vision for ensuring that we achieve the
former. A world that is fairer, less violent and most radical of
all, more joyous. Tim Dunlop spells out his ideas for reclaiming
common ground systematically, arguing the case for more public
ownership of essential assets, more public space, a transparent
media system and an education that prepares us for the future, not
the past. His vision for improved democracies and societies is
practical and realistic, grounded in knowledge of what we are doing
well and what we must do better. He argues that we have the policy
tools to make it happen - what we need is public and political
will.
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