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Daniel Susskind

Economist studying the nature of work and automation, research professor in Economics at King's College London and a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Ethics in AI at Oxford University. One of the foremost experts on AI and work.

Top 5 podcasts with Daniel Susskind

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19 snips
Nov 30, 2023 • 22min

Daniel Susskind: AI’s Transformation of Labor

Daniel Susskind, an expert in AI and labor, discusses the impact of AI on professions like law and medicine, the challenges and opportunities of a world with less work, the role of labor leaders and unions in technology, and choosing a career path in the era of AI.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 35min

S4 Ep2: Will Artificial Intelligence see us lose our jobs? with Daniel Susskind

Economist Daniel Susskind, an expert on AI and work, discusses the potential impact of automation and AI on jobs, including mass unemployment and power imbalances. They explore the impressive capabilities of GPT technology and the struggle to share its benefits. They also address the need for national conversation on state intervention in technology, shifting from consumers to citizens, and the impact of robots and AI on jobs.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 3min

436. What the History of Economic Growth Says About the Future of Work with Daniel Susskind

Economics professor Daniel Susskind and Greg LeBlanc dive into the history of economic growth, the limitations of GDP, the impact of technology on work, and the need to redefine work's value in an automated world.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 47min

An economist's vision of economic growth -- with less destruction

Daniel Susskind, an economist focused on sustainable growth, dives into the limitations of GDP as a measure of success. He argues that while economic growth has improved living standards, it has also harmed the environment and increased inequality. Susskind suggests that we should pursue less destructive forms of growth, balancing prosperity with ecological health. He critiques traditional metrics and emphasizes the importance of alternative measures that reflect social well-being and environmental sustainability. Can growth thrive without destruction? He explores this pressing question.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 6min

Daniel Susskind, "Growth: A History and a Reckoning" (Harvard UP, 2024)

Author Daniel Susskind explores the history and impact of economic growth on human prosperity. He discusses the benefits and costs of our pursuit of growth, challenges the assumption that reducing growth will lead to better outcomes, and advocates for a more balanced approach that includes other success measures. Susskind emphasizes the importance of shifting to new ideas and working methods to continue pursuing growth while mitigating its high costs.