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456. Economic Growth in the Age of Automation with Carl Benedikt Frey

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

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Resistance and Transformation: Labor Through Industrial Revolutions

This chapter explores the historical resistance to technological adoption, focusing on the role of guilds and the dynamics of power they held. It contrasts the labor conditions during the Industrial Revolution in Britain with those in revolutionary France, while also examining the evolution from guild systems to unions embracing technology. Additionally, the chapter discusses the ongoing impact of technological revolutions on labor practices and economic inequality, highlighting the challenges faced by workers during these transformative periods.

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