
Automation Dilemma: Balancing Capital, Labor, and Power
Nathaniel Hancock
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In the era of rapid technological advancements, the automation dilemma poses a profound challenge to our economic and societal fabric. This meticulously researched book delves into the complex interplay between capital, labor, and power as automation transforms industries and the workforce. The narrative explores the potential benefits and risks associated with automation, showcasing how it can enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation. However, it also raises concerns about job displacement, wage inequality, and the erosion of human skills. The book analyzes the impact of automation on various sectors, from manufacturing and transportation to healthcare and retail. Through in-depth case studies and expert insights, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of how automation is reshaping the labor market. They examine the challenges faced by workers whose jobs are being automated, as well as the opportunities that arise for those who adapt and acquire new skills. The book also explores the role of government and businesses in mitigating the negative effects of automation while fostering its benefits. Ultimately, the authors argue that navigating the automation dilemma requires a careful balancing of economic imperatives with social and human concerns.
Duration - 4h 3m.
Author - Nathaniel Hancock.
Narrator - Digital Voice Mason G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Huong T Do ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the era of rapid technological advancements, the automation dilemma poses a profound challenge to our economic and societal fabric. This meticulously researched book delves into the complex interplay between capital, labor, and power as automation transforms industries and the workforce. The narrative explores the potential benefits and risks associated with automation, showcasing how it can enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation. However, it also raises concerns about job displacement, wage inequality, and the erosion of human skills. The book analyzes the impact of automation on various sectors, from manufacturing and transportation to healthcare and retail. Through in-depth case studies and expert insights, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of how automation is reshaping the labor market. They examine the challenges faced by workers whose jobs are being automated, as well as the opportunities that arise for those who adapt and acquire new skills. The book also explores the role of government and businesses in mitigating the negative effects of automation while fostering its benefits. Ultimately, the authors argue that navigating the automation dilemma requires a careful balancing of economic imperatives with social and human concerns. Duration - 4h 3m. Author - Nathaniel Hancock. Narrator - Digital Voice Mason G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Huong T Do ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The Automation Revolution 2
Duration:00:19:47
Chapter 2: Capital vs. Labor in the Automated Age 13
Duration:00:15:53
Chapter 3: The Power of Automation 22
Duration:00:19:25
Chapter 4: The Promise of Automation 33
Duration:00:18:03
Chapter 5: The Challenges of Automation 43
Duration:00:20:05
Chapter 6: Case Studies in Automation 54
Duration:00:13:10
Chapter 7: The Future of Automation 62
Duration:00:19:42
Chapter 8: Policy Implications of Automation 73
Duration:00:20:59
Chapter 9: Technological Advances in Automation 85
Duration:00:18:41
Chapter 10: The Ethical Dimensions of Automation 95
Duration:00:18:22
Chapter 11: The Impact of Automation on the Workforce 105
Duration:00:20:08
Chapter 12: The Role of Government in Automation 116
Duration:00:19:37
Chapter 13: Managing the Automation Transition 127
Duration:00:19:17