Automation is coming fast. Are our political and economic institutions prepared for the upheaval it will bring? For Living the Dream Podcast guest Martin Ford, the answer is a resounding “no.” Martin’s 2009 book, The Lights in the Tunnel, is a clarion call to prepare for an automated future in which tradition free-market capitalism simply may not work.
In this podcast, Martin and I ponder what type of jobs will be lost in the coming years, whether any locale or industry is safe, and what we can do to plan ahead.
Unfortunately, the answer we agree on, expanding the social safety net, is completely out of vogue with the narrow-minded policy makers who fester in the Beltway.
Take a listen as we discuss one of the most important and intellectually provocative topics of our time.









No surprises here, but happy that the scores are back in the above average IQ equivalent range. Much welcome to new voters Salem from college and Suspicious Package, who I think I met once. Come on come all, and tell your friends we will be in the Round of 64 shortly!