Summary of Rise of the Robots

Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future by Martin Ford is a thought-provoking book that examines the potential of automation and artificial intelligence to disrupt our economy and society. Ford explores the potential for a future in which robots and automation replace humans in the workplace and how this could impact the labor market, wages, and the global economy. He looks at the potential for automation to create a more productive and efficient economy, while also warning of the dangers of a jobless future. He examines the rise of the “gig economy” and the challenges of a world in which most jobs are done by machines, and suggests potential solutions to protect workers and create a more equal economic system.