The AI Economy by Roger Bootle Summary
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In "The AI Economy," renowned economist Roger Bootle challenges tech alarmism with a refreshingly optimistic take on automation. Endorsed by Boris Johnson and debated by industry leaders, this thought-provoking guide reveals why AI represents evolution, not apocalypse - could your job actually be safer than you think?
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When Machines Start Working: What Happens to the Rest of Us?
What if the greatest economic transformation since the Industrial Revolution is already underway-and most of us are completely unprepared for it? We're standing at a peculiar moment in history. Self-checkout machines are replacing cashiers, algorithms are writing news articles, and robots are performing surgeries. Yet we're still debating whether any of this really matters. The truth is, artificial intelligence isn't some distant sci-fi fantasy. It's reshaping our economy right now, and the changes ahead will touch every job, every paycheck, and every life. The question isn't whether AI will transform our world-it's whether that transformation will lift us up or leave us behind.
The Pattern of Progress and Why This Time Feels Different
The Robot Revolution: Understanding Capabilities and Limitations
The Economics of an AI-Powered World and Distribution of Wealth
Work, Leisure, and the Meaning We Find in Both
The Jobs That Survive, Transform, and Emerge
Making the AI Economy Work for Everyone
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