Built To Work : The Workforce Of The Future And Why You Might Not Be In It

Lingua: inglese

Editore: John L Gagne, 2025

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In a world racing toward automation, what happens to the people left behind Built to Work is a gripping and prophetic story set in the not so distant future, where humanoid robots, nearly flawless in function and tireless in output, are rapidly replacing human labor across every major industry in America and beyond. They don't take breaks. They don't form unions. They never complain. For corporations, it's the ultimate solution, streamlined efficiency with unprecedented cost savings. For workers, it may be the beginning of the end, or the start of something entirely new.The story unfolds through the eyes of Oscar J. Edwards, a man standing at the crossroads of the old world and the new. Our first encounter with these humanoid machines, also known as echoforms, takes place at the LL Bean fulfillment center in Freeport Maine, where Oscar watches the workforce he's known for years begin to be replaced.But this is not just science fiction. Built to Work blends vivid narrative storytelling with real world insight, crafting a chillingly plausible vision of a future where humans are being pushed to the margins, not by catastrophe, but by calculated design. As robots become the gold standard of productivity, one question echoes louder than any, what happens to the millions who depended on those jobs to survive This book doesn't merely explore the fears of a mechanized future, it offers glimpses of hope. It dares to imagine what might be possible if humanity seizes this disruption not as a death sentence, but as an invitation to reinvent itself. In the wake of automation, there is potential for unprecedented freedom, creativity, and reinvention. But will we rise to the occasion Told with grit, heart, and a touch of humor, Built to Work dives deep into the human condition. It shines a light on the tension between progress and purpose, offering moments that will make you laugh, others that will make you ache, and still more that will challenge the way you see the world around you. This is a story about machines, yes, but more than that, it's a story about people.So join Oscar and the cast of characters who populate this near future world. Let their journey open your mind to what's coming, and what's still worth fighting for.This book will resonate with fans of Atlas Shrugged, Brave New World, and nonfiction works like The Coming Jobs War or The War on Normal People. Gritty, thought provoking, and deeply human, Built to Work doesn't just imagine the future, it warns us it's already here.Perfect for readers interested in:AI and robotics in the workforceThe ethics of automationDystopian fiction grounded in real world trends.…

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Titolo
Built To Work : The Workforce Of The Future And Why You Might Not Be In It
Autore
John L. Gagne
Editore
John L Gagne
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
Neu
Rilegatura
Taschenbuch
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798349342530
Peso dell'articolo
463 grammi
Dimensioni
229x152x17 mm

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