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'In this book, Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum contribute
significantly to one of the most important issues of our time - how
to move forward in the Fourth Industrial Revolution' Jack Ma,
Executive Chairman, Alibaba Group Holding, People's Republic of
China 'It's no secret that technologies are reshaping the world's
economies and societies. To manage the risks and spread the
benefits, we have to act now, and in the interest of stakeholders
everywhere' Andrew McAfee, Co-Founder, MIT Initiative on the
Digital Economy, MIT, USA We are on the brink of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution. And this one will be unlike any other in
human history. Characterized by new technologies fusing the
physical, digital and biological worlds, the Fourth Industrial
Revolution will impact all disciplines, economies and industries -
and it will do so at an unprecedented rate. World Economic Forum
data predicts that by 2025 we will see: commercial use of
nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times
thinner than human hair; the first transplant of a 3D-printed
liver; 10% of all cars on US roads being driverless; and much more
besides. In The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Schwab outlines the
key technologies driving this revolution, discusses the major
impacts on governments, businesses, civil society and individuals,
and offers bold ideas for what can be done to shape a better future
for all. 'The technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are
extraordinary. Leadership has to be equally extraordinary to manage
the complexities of systemic change' Eric Schmidt, Technical
Advisor, Alphabet, USA
Reimagining our global economy so it becomes more sustainable and
prosperous for all Our global economic system is broken. But we can
replace the current picture of global upheaval, unsustainability,
and uncertainty with one of an economy that works for all people,
and the planet. First, we must eliminate rising income inequality
within societies where productivity and wage growth has slowed.
Second, we must reduce the dampening effect of monopoly market
power wielded by large corporations on innovation and productivity
gains. And finally, the short-sighted exploitation of natural
resources that is corroding the environment and affecting the lives
of many for the worse must end. The debate over the causes of the
broken economy—laissez-faire government, poorly managed
globalization, the rise of technology in favor of the few, or yet
another reason—is wide open. Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global
Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet argues
convincingly that if we don't start with recognizing the true shape
of our problems, our current system will continue to fail us. To
help us see our challenges more clearly, Schwab—the Founder and
Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum—looks for the real
causes of our system's shortcomings, and for solutions in best
practices from around the world in places as diverse as China,
Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
And in doing so, Schwab finds emerging examples of new ways of
doing things that provide grounds for hope, including: Individual
agency: how countries and policies can make a difference against
large external forces A clearly defined social contract: agreement
on shared values and goals allows government, business, and
individuals to produce the most optimal outcomes Planning for
future generations: short-sighted presentism harms our shared
future, and that of those yet to be born Better measures of
economic success: move beyond a myopic focus on GDP to more
complete, human-scaled measures of societal flourishing By
accurately describing our real situation, Stakeholder Capitalism is
able to pinpoint achievable ways to deal with our problems. Chapter
by chapter, Professor Schwab shows us that there are ways for
everyone at all levels of society to reshape the broken pieces of
the global economy and—country by country, company by company,
and citizen by citizen—glue them back together in a way that
benefits us all.
"This remarkable volume challenges political leaders to identify,
analyze, and thereby begin to manage the transformations of a new
era."
--Bill Bradley, United States Senator from New Jersey
The end of the Cold War did not, as some might have hoped,
simplify the issues facing world leaders. Civil war, famine,
overpopulation, chronic unemployment, and an exploding refugee
problem continue to plague the world economy, to the point where we
begin to wonder whether national boundaries can contain such
crises, or whether the challenges that face the world are beyond
the reach of the leaders we have elected. Has the increasing
disparity between the haves and the have nots, between the knows
and don't knows led to an unbridgeable gap between rich and poor
peoples and rich and poor countries?
"Overcoming Indifference" offers contributions from Nobel Prize
winners, statesmen, scholars and university professors, and chief
executive officers of major industrial corporations. The
contributors include such well-known and disparate thinkers as Elie
Wiesel, Samuel P. Huntington, Michael Hammer, and Carl Sagan.
Highlighting subjects as diverse as the new information society,
methods of creating sufficient employment, the disintegration of
previously held value systems, and the maintenance of global
security in the post-Cold War world, the contributors, propose the
best possible courses of action.
In this visionary book, written by six internationally recognized
Global Teacher Prize finalists, the authors create a positive and
hope-filled template for the future of education. They address the
hard moral, ethical and pedagogical questions facing education
today so that progress can serve society, rather than destroying it
from within our classrooms. This blueprint for education finally
brings forward what has always been missing in education reform: a
strong collective narrative with authentic examples from teachers
on the front line. It is a holistic, personalized approach to
education that harnesses the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial
Revolution to better shape the future for the next generation, and
ensure that every child can benefit from the ongoing
transformations. A great read for anyone who has an interest in
educating our youth for these uncertain times, highlighting why
teachers will always matter.
In this visionary book, written by six internationally recognized
Global Teacher Prize finalists, the authors create a positive and
hope-filled template for the future of education. They address the
hard moral, ethical and pedagogical questions facing education
today so that progress can serve society, rather than destroying it
from within our classrooms. This blueprint for education finally
brings forward what has always been missing in education reform: a
strong collective narrative with authentic examples from teachers
on the front line. It is a holistic, personalized approach to
education that harnesses the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial
Revolution to better shape the future for the next generation, and
ensure that every child can benefit from the ongoing
transformations. A great read for anyone who has an interest in
educating our youth for these uncertain times, highlighting why
teachers will always matter.
'Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum contribute significantly
to one of the most important issues of our time-how to move forward
in the Fourth Industrial Revolution' -Jack Ma, Executive Chairman,
Alibaba Group World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman
Klaus Schwab offers a practical companion and field guide to his
previous book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Today, technology
is changing everything-how we relate to one another, the way we
work, how our economies and governments function, and even what it
means to be human. Incredible advances-from cryptocurrencies to AI
to the internet of things-are already transforming society in
unprecedented ways. But the Fourth Industrial Revolution is still
in its infancy, says Schwab, and at a time of such tremendous
uncertainty and change, it's our actions that will determine the
trajectory the future will take. Drawing on contributions from 200
top experts in fields ranging from machine learning to
geo-engineering to nanotechnology, to data ethics, Schwab equips
readers with the practical tools to leverage the technologies of
the future to leave the world better, safer, and more resilient
than we found it. 'The technologies of the Fourth Industrial
Revolution are extraordinary. Leadership has to be equally
extraordinary to manage the complexities of systemic change' - Eric
Schmidt, Technical Advisor, Alphabet
Through in-depth analysis of regional trends and detailed country
profiles, The Arab WorldCompetitiveness Report, 2004-2005 assesses
the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Arab countries. The
Report highlights the prospects for growth in the region and, more
importantly, the obstacles to improving competitiveness in the
region. It contains essays from prominent academics and development
experts on a variety of issues relevant to the Arab world's
development agenda. The Report is an indispensable tool for
business leaders and investment decision-makers; it is also
extensively used as a benchmarking instrument for policy-makers to
improve the framework conditions for policy formulation, with a
view to improving a country's growth performance.
"This remarkable volume challenges political leaders to identify,
analyze, and thereby begin to manage the transformations of a new
era."
--Bill Bradley, United States Senator from New Jersey
The end of the Cold War did not, as some might have hoped,
simplify the issues facing world leaders. Civil war, famine,
overpopulation, chronic unemployment, and an exploding refugee
problem continue to plague the world economy, to the point where we
begin to wonder whether national boundaries can contain such
crises, or whether the challenges that face the world are beyond
the reach of the leaders we have elected. Has the increasing
disparity between the haves and the have nots, between the knows
and don't knows led to an unbridgeable gap between rich and poor
peoples and rich and poor countries?
"Overcoming Indifference" offers contributions from Nobel Prize
winners, statesmen, scholars and university professors, and chief
executive officers of major industrial corporations. The
contributors include such well-known and disparate thinkers as Elie
Wiesel, Samuel P. Huntington, Michael Hammer, and Carl Sagan.
Highlighting subjects as diverse as the new information society,
methods of creating sufficient employment, the disintegration of
previously held value systems, and the maintenance of global
security in the post-Cold War world, the contributors, propose the
best possible courses of action.
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