Executives at Davos Are Eager for Automation

Ilana Novick Jan 28, 2019 Workers are warned: “They’ll never admit it in public, but many of your bosses want machines to replace you as soon as possible.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The End of Work as We Know It

Larry Gross / Truthdig Sep 2, 2018 As automation increases and pointless jobs become obsolete, our work lives may finally become more enjoyable; Pew has a new way of looking at religion in the U.S.; meanwhile, an analysis reveals that the majority of civilians killed by police are young men of color. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fund Universal Basic Income Without Upping Taxes or Inflation

Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Oct 4, 2017 As automation increasingly makes jobs obsolete, the policy of guaranteeing every citizen a basic income is gaining support around the world. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Growing Dilemma: Automated Jobs Bumping Up Against Social Consciousness

Janie Har / AP Sep 4, 2017 The question of whether—or how quickly—workers will be displaced by automation ignites fierce debate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Automation, Climate Change and Donald Trump: What Kind of Future Are We In For?

By John Light / Moyers and Company Dec 7, 2016 Author Peter Frase combines science fiction and Marxist theory to imagine possible outcomes, for better and for worse. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Permanent Unemployment for Everyone, Brought to You by Vulture Capitalism

Richard Reeves / Truthdig Apr 11, 2013 Bosses everywhere are trying to get rid of my job -- and yours, I suspect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tablet Computers Replacing Servers at Some Restaurants

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2011 The quest for efficiency and maximum profits has led some restaurateurs to do away with wait staff and enable customers to place orders through tablet computers installed at their dining table. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Plight of U.S. Workers, by the Numbers

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2011 You already know Americans are overworked. But what are the hard numbers? This collection of charts from definitive sources plainly shows that the biggest industries are hiring the least, the Internet has extended the workday, employed women do more domestic work with less leisure time than men, and more. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )