The End of Work as We Know It
Sep 2, 2018 As automation increases and pointless jobs become obsolete, our work lives may finally become more enjoyable; Pew has a new way of looking at religion in the U.S.; meanwhile, an analysis reveals that the majority of civilians killed by police are young men of color.
Fund Universal Basic Income Without Upping Taxes or Inflation
Oct 4, 2017 As automation increasingly makes jobs obsolete, the policy of guaranteeing every citizen a basic income is gaining support around the world.Growing Dilemma: Automated Jobs Bumping Up Against Social Consciousness
Sep 4, 2017 The question of whether—or how quickly—workers will be displaced by automation ignites fierce debate.
Automation, Climate Change and Donald Trump: What Kind of Future Are We In For?
Dec 7, 2016 Author Peter Frase combines science fiction and Marxist theory to imagine possible outcomes, for better and for worse.
Permanent Unemployment for Everyone, Brought to You by Vulture Capitalism
Apr 11, 2013 Bosses everywhere are trying to get rid of my job -- and yours, I suspect.
Tablet Computers Replacing Servers at Some Restaurants
Sep 17, 2011 The quest for efficiency and maximum profits has led some restaurateurs to do away with wait staff and enable customers to place orders through tablet computers installed at their dining table. (more)
