Thomas Davenport, a Babson University professor and MIT research fellow, teams up with Julia Kirby, an editor at Harvard University Press, to discuss the evolving landscape of work amid rising automation. They reveal how we're entering a 'third era' where machines not only handle mundane tasks but also make decisions. The duo argues against the notion of universal basic income, advocating for the essential human elements in work that provide identity and fulfillment. Collaboration between humans and machines is key to navigating this new workplace.