Welcome to episode #971 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
Deborah Perry Piscione is no stranger to transformation. As the co-founder and CEO of the Work3 Institute, a thought leader in AI and Web3, and an author, she has spent her career helping organizations navigate the future of business. In our conversation, we explore the bold premise of her latest book, Employment Is Dead - How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing The Way We Work (with co-author, Josh Drean), which challenges traditional employment models and highlights how AI, automation, and decentralized work are reshaping careers. Deborah, who previously dissected the innovation culture of Silicon Valley in her book, Secrets of Silicon Valley, explains how the workplace power dynamic is shifting, with employees demanding flexibility, purpose, and autonomy. We discuss the evolving gig economy, the rise of portfolio careers, and how younger generations are rejecting outdated corporate structures in favor of more meaningful work. She also shares her insights on the metaverse’s slow but steady evolution, the disruptive potential of cryptocurrency, and the challenges of building engagement in a workforce that increasingly prioritizes social currency over traditional career paths. With businesses on the cusp of a seismic shift, Deborah offers a compelling argument for rethinking work - not as a fixed structure, but as an adaptable, technology-driven ecosystem. If you’ve ever wondered what the future of work really looks like, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy the conversation...
Chapters:
(00:00) - The Future of Work and Decentralized Careers. (03:04) - Shifting Power Dynamics in the Workplace. (05:54) - The Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges. (08:56) - Generational Shifts and the Role of Technology. (11:51) - The Impact of Automation and AI on Employment. (14:48) - The Metaverse: Current State and Future Potential. (32:16) - Exploring the Metaverse and Its Applications. (33:45) - Engagement in the Workplace: A Crisis of Meaning. (34:55) - Work-Life Fusion: Rethinking Success. (37:41) - Navigating Career Paths and Expectations. (40:36) - Community as Currency: Shifting Values in Work. (43:45) - The Promise and Perils of Cryptocurrency. (46:52) - Checks and Balances in Technology and Society. (51:48) - The Future of Work: DAOs and Education Reform.
