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The Future of Work in the Age of the Machine (Brookings Institute Conference) (hamiltonproject.org)
5 points by ryan_j_naughton on Feb 22, 2015 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment


Interesting point: "when we think about how technology interacts with labor market we think of substitution of labor with machinery. [...] What is neglected is that it complements us as well. Many activities require a mixture of things. it requires a mixture of information process and creativity, motor power and dexterity. if those things need to be done together if you make one cheaper and more productive, you increase the value of the other."

Transcribed here http://www.nextnewdeal.net/rortybomb/one-where-larry-summers...




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