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Obama Warns of “Relentless Pace” of Automation in Farewell Address
Obama Warns of “Relentless Pace” of Automation in Farewell Address
Obama gave his farewell address in Chicago today. A major portion of his speech was centered around the job market. Below is a portion of…
Kayvan Farzaneh
Jan 10, 2017
How Tesla’s Autopilot Could Save 1 Million Lives and $3.2 Trillion Every Year
How Tesla’s Autopilot Could Save 1 Million Lives and $3.2 Trillion Every Year
In order to make conservation more appealing, economists have taken to calculating the economic value of natural ecosystems. Whether a…
Kayvan Farzaneh
Jan 9, 2017
Is China risking unrest by accelerating towards industrial robotization?
Is China risking unrest by accelerating towards industrial robotization?
According to the World Bank, up to half of the United States’ jobs are at risk of automation. Outspoken people, from Elon Musk to Stephen…
Kayvan Farzaneh
Dec 12, 2016
Will tech companies self regulate to minimize job loss?
Will tech companies self regulate to minimize job loss?
Emerging opinions on what to do about automation tech and its unintended consequences.
Kayvan Farzaneh
Nov 16, 2016
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What Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren think of workforce automation
What Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren think of workforce automation
As we mentioned in our first article, economic anxiety during the 2016 presidential election was closely linked to the likelihood of one’s…
Kayvan Farzaneh
Nov 14, 2016
A fear of automation is what pushed Trump to victory.
A fear of automation is what pushed Trump to victory.
Voters care about future opportunities… and risks
Kayvan Farzaneh
Nov 11, 2016
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