Nick Srnicek

In this engaging conversation, Nick Srnicek, a Lecturer in Digital Economy and co-author of 'After Work,' challenges our perceptions of free time in today's fast-paced society. He critiques how convenience leads to time deprivation and calls for a rethinking of labor, especially in the context of automation and undervalued caregiving roles. The discussion also covers the impact of intensive parenting and explores alternatives to traditional family structures. Ultimately, Srnicek proposes a radical reimagining of work, advocating for systems that enhance individual freedom and fulfillment.

Dr. Helen Hester and Dr. Nick Srnicek discuss the history of unpaid work in our homes and the fight for free time. They explore the increasing burden of domestic tasks and the barriers to reducing this work. Additionally, they examine the gendered differences in free time and the influence of societal norms and policies. The podcast offers potential solutions, including empowering workers to create their own technologies and exploring alternative living spaces. They also discuss principles for action, such as communal care and temporal sovereignty. The episode concludes with a mention of their future projects.

Join Nick Srnicek, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy and author of 'Silicon Empires: The Fight for the Future,' as he dives deep into the motivations of AI leaders like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk. He discusses the implications of military contracts for AI companies and raises ethical concerns about power dynamics in the industry. The conversation also critiques the concept of universal basic income amidst automation, contrasting neoliberal and nationalistic ideologies in tech, and the need for collective action to shape a future that benefits society.

Guest Nick Srnicek, author of 'Platform Capitalism' and 'Inventing the Future', discusses left accelerationism, the trend of crypto enthusiasts identifying as accelerationists, and the fight for freedom from work. They also touch on their latest book about the history of the home and the fight for free time.

Dr. Helen Hester and Dr. Nick Srnicek discuss their book "After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time." They explore how unpaid work in our homes has taken over our lives, the failure of technology to reduce domestic labor, the gendered inequalities in free time, and the dominance of the nuclear family. They also share principles for guiding action and discuss their ongoing projects.