Grappling with the big questions
Building societies that thrive in the age of AI will require substantial changes to our economy but also a shift in culture and values. Centuries of living within the industrial economy have conditioned many of us to believe that our primary role in society (and even our identity) is found in productive, wage-earning work. Take that away and you ha
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To see and believe in our power, our agency, doesn’t mean we are anarchists or libertarians who disregard the role of government and other institutions; nor do we hold ourselves to be masters of the universe or knights in shining armour. It is to acknowledge the inherent worth and potential and power of every one of us to contribute what we each un
... See moreBrian Eno • Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us
Many of our perceived challenges stem from a sense of low agency - the feeling that we lack control over our lives and decisions.
This perception leads to passivity, where we wait for external forces to dictate our direction, causing feelings of helplessness and… Show more