How Tech in Shaping Our Society in 2024? ft. John Steele Gordon

John discusses the transformative impact of technological revolutions on society, culture, and politics, drawing parallels between the effects of the Gutenberg press, the Industrial Revolution, and contemporary technological advancements. The conversation also touches on the class conflict between labor and the capitalist class, leading to the concept of the welfare state. John concludes by pondering the global implications of these shifts, suggesting a possible 'second great divergence' in international economic development and power distribution. 00:00 Exploring the Impact of Technological Inventions on Society 00:47 The Industrial Revolution: A Catalyst for Social and Economic Change 01:57 Class Conflict and the Emergence of the Welfare State 02:41 Navigating Today's Technological Revolution and Its Societal Implications 04:23 The Shifting Landscape of Power and Wealth in the Digital Age 05:52 Concerns Over Job Displacement and the Hollowing Out of the Middle Class 06:33 Global Disparities: From the Industrial Revolution to the Tech Era #TechRevolution, #SocietalImpacts, #GreatDivergence, #TechInnovations, #SocietalChanges, #LearnFromHistory, #IndustrialRevolution, #MiddleClass, #ClassConflict, #HistoryShapingFuture