Steve Viscelli

Former truck driver and economic sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania studying freight transportation and autonomous trucks. Author of "The Big Rig" and working on "Driverless, Autonomous Trucks, and the Future of the American Trucker".

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Nov 3, 2021 • 3h 19min

#237 – Steve Viscelli: Trucking and the Decline of the American Dream

In this engaging discussion, Steve Viscelli, a former truck driver turned economic sociologist, delves into the evolving world of the trucking industry. He explores the impact of automation and autonomous trucks on jobs and the American Dream. Viscelli shares personal anecdotes, highlighting the loneliness and challenges faced by truckers. He also examines the intricacies of driver compensation and the cultural significance of trucking, posing critical questions about the future of work and the intersection of technology and human labor.

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