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A provocative exploration of the forces that keep us from getting things done, and how we can restore confidence in government. “Dunkelman summarizes the history perfectly.” —David Brooks, The New York Times Named a Best Book of the Year by Financial Times The Economist America was...

On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Taming Silicon Valley, Gary Marcus, one of the most trusted voices in AI, explains that we still have a choice. And that the decisions we make now about AI will shape our next century.

With the exception of sleep, humans spend more of their lifetimes on work than any other activity. It is central to our economy, our society, and the family. It underpins our finances and our sense of meaning in life. Given the overriding importance of work, we need to recognize a profound transformation in the nature of work that is significantly altering lives: the incoming tidal wave of shadow work. Shadow work includes all the unpaid tasks we do on behalf of businesses and organizations.

As AI and robotics eliminate jobs across the spectrum, governmental revenues will plummet while the debt increases dramatically. This crisis of limited resources on all levels - underfunded or nonexistent pensions, health problems, lack of savings, and job destruction without comparable job creation - will drive many into homelessness and produce a dramatic rise in violence as we fight over shrinking resources.

The historical writings of Tacitus offer a profound exploration of Roman history from A.D. 14 to 96, spanning thirty volumes. While many of his works have been lost‚Aîonly books 1-5 of the Histories and 1-6 and 11-16 of the Annals survive‚Aîwhat remains provides rich insights into Tacituss political and moral philosophy. He emphasized the need for strong leaders while advocating for better management of power succession and the elevation of capable individuals. Tacitus argued that the dynastic ambitions of Romes emperors led to a decline in moral and political integrity, hindering the ...

Work is the organizing story of our lives, but the way we “do work” serves almost no one. We’re here to change that. Join us, won’t you? #workrevolution

Welcome to The Work In Progress Podcast, hosted by Ed Porter and Conor O' Donohoe.On this Podcast we delve into the transformational moments of life – from monumental highs to heartrending lows, and everything in between. Each episode illuminates the journey of an individual in the aftermath of a significant experience that left a profound imprint on their psyche.We explore diverse stories that span from filming a blockbuster movie, navigating viral fame, surviving a tragedy, to the intensity of a sporting career or the thrill of theEurovision. These aren't just stories of fleeting moments ...

Award-winning documentary-maker Tim Samuels fearlessly investigates what it’s like being a man in today’s woke workplaces. And how a radical form of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) managed to capture our biggest companies and institutions… Costing billions, trampling over free speech, fairness and men’s mental health - all whilst turning out to be counterproductive.The five-part series will reveal:The huge mental health toll on men - who are anxious about doing or saying the wrong thing at workThe ‘reverse discrimination’ that men now face in their careers - and the crazy ...

Work it out Podcast is a Raw and uncut podcast that can be controversial, however our goal is to be 100% Raw and REAL

For anyone interested in utopian social theory but who don't want to read. The hosts read works in political and social theory and do our best to explain them in simple terms through casual conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A news bulletin for employees, people managers and recruiters: highlighting the latest workplace and job market trends to help organisations remain competitive in their search for talent.Brought to you by Superduper Podcasts: delivering news that cares, promoting causes that matter.Photo by Christina Morillo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-on-a-conference-room-1181406/

On North Fork Works, Hazel Kahan interviews her neighbors on the north fork of the East End of New York’s Long Island. Listen to their conversations about the local environment, overdevelopment and civic activism, all focused on saving what’s left.

Winder Works is the official podcast of the City of Winder, Georgia, bringing you behind the scenes of the people, projects, and progress shaping our community. Hosted by City administrator Jonathan Lynn, each episode dives into the initiatives that make Winder a great place to live, work, and visit.

The Dialectic at Work is a podcast hosted by Professor Shahram Azhar & Professor Richard Wolff. The show is dedicated to exploring Marxian theory. It utilizes the dialectical mode of reasoning, that is the method developed over the millennia by Plato and Aristotle, and continues to explore new dimensions of theory and praxis via a dialogue. The Marxist dialectic is a revolutionary dialectic that not only seeks to understand the world but rather to change it. In our discussions, the dialectic goes to work intending to solve the urgent life crises that we face as a global community. About The ...

Global Development Interrupted shares the voices of people whose work was upended when USAID was dismantled and foreign aid was cut, revealing what that loss means for America and for progress worldwide. globaldevinterrupted.substack.com

Communities that Work is a podcast from KRFC 88.9 FM Fort Collins devoted to issues, ideas, programs and people shaping life in Northern Colorado and beyond. Debuting in 2004 under the name Community at Work, it was KRFC's longest-running on-0air public affairs show. As an on-air program, it earned 3 awards of Excellence from the Colorado Broadcasters Association. In 2024, the show transitioned from an on-air once a week to an on demand format at www.krfcfm.org.In 2025 a new podcast was born... Communities that Work. The same quality programming is accessible as a podcast on any service or ...

This Is Social Work is a podcast from Social Work England, the specialist regulator for social work across England. Hosted by our very own regional engagement leads, we’ll be exploring the profession in more depth with a range of guests with lived and learned experiences of social work.

Public Works is our passion! We love talking things public works. Through this field, we built friendships and share our day to day experiences, gratification and hurdles associated with public works.

Do Work Podcast dives into the mindset, motivation, entrepreneurship, free-thinking, and how to live your best life possible. Diva delivers her no-nonsense approach to helping you create the blueprint for your life and execute it at the highest level each week.

Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. League of Women Voters...