Martin Ford Series
January 1, 2000
Martin Ford is a prescient author deeply engaged with the repercussions of automation and artificial intelligence on the future of work and the economy. He compellingly examines how technological advancements, particularly in robotics and AI, pose challenges to the human workforce, including highly educated professions. Ford argues these shifts could lead to widespread unemployment and exacerbate inequality, undermining consumer demand and economic growth. He advocates for adapting our economic systems, proposing measures like a guaranteed basic income as crucial for ensuring prosperity in the age of automation, while also suggesting incentives for continued education.





