Carlota Perez: Capitalism, technology and innovation
Rethinking Capitalism lecture
The impact of technology on employment and that of environmental goals on growth are at the top of the political agenda. This week’s session will look at these issues and how innovation can be nurtured by mission-oriented action on the part of both state and business. The lecture will examine how society has assimilated and shaped equivalent challenges in previous technological revolutions, and examine the potential directions that are being explored today.
It’s time to usher in the next golden age of innovation and technology
Each week in conjunction with our Rethinking Capitalism lectures, we will be posting a blog article written by Brendan Maton which will complement the content presented in each lecture.
“It’s time to usher in the next golden age of innovation and technology” examines Carlota Perez’s views on how we are on the brink of the golden age of the IT era — if we have proactive governments willing to tilt the playing field in directions that are a win-win game between business and society. Read more.
Our Medium feature page, Rethinking Capitalism, will be updated weekly with content relating to each lecture. View all Rethinking Capitalism content here.
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