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Future of Work

The progressive case against UBI

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08 Nov 2018

James Murphy

The RSA is a well-known advocate of exploring universal basic income and its potential. Not all our Fellows agree. James Murphy FRSA believes that the concept is fundamentally flawed and argues that is time to abandon the idea.
Walking the tightrope on the future of work

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18 Sep 2018

Sir Brendan Paul Barber

In advance of a national conference on the future of work, Sir Brendan Barber, Acas Chair, argues that anyone who aims to influence the world of work has to understand the ever- shifting policy focus between regulation, in the form of legally enforceable rights, and discretion, where behaving in a certain way is advisory but not enforceable.
Work and the Transition Myth

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06 Aug 2018

Graham Norris

The technologies currently being developed and rolled out will have fundamental consequences for future economic activity. Graham Norris FRSA argues that when talking about the future of work, we need to ditch the suggestion that there will be some transition endpoint and embrace the fact that change will continue to accelerate.
Blockchain platforms can enable good work

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01 Feb 2018

Andy Spence

Despite high-profile issues with digital work platforms, blockchain technology could help us ensure the next generation are fair, effective and promote good work.
Regulation of AI: Not if but when and how

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21 Nov 2017

Ben Loewenstein

The artificial intelligence industry should not get too comfortable. It will not be long before policymakers make moves to put the brakes on technological progress in the name of fairness and human safety, writes Ben Loewenstein FRSA.
Good work: a view from ‘across the pond’

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06 Aug 2017

Howard Gardner Danny Mucinkas

What does ‘good work’ mean, and how can individuals, institutions, communities, and societies achieve it? Howard Gardner and Danny Mucinskas respond to the RSA’s Matthew Taylor’s review of work Practices and present two contrasting perspectives.
Discover why doing business ethically really can pay at Open Norwich

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01 Aug 2017

Robert Ashton

From 17th century Quakers to 21st century cooperatives, ethical business has been a tidal idea in human societies. Join Robert Ashton FRSA on 3 October in Norwich to learn how work is changing—for good.
A hopeful recovery?

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24 Feb 2016

Anthony Painter

Now is the chance to take stock of society’s vulnerabilities and work for a better future.