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Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity Hardcover – May 16, 2023
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Progress depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity.
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What Stands Out
In-depth Historical Analysis
Explores a thousand years of technological advancement, providing a comprehensive view on how technology shapes economies and societies, making it invaluable for readers interested in history and progress.
Timely Relevance
Addresses current technological dilemmas and their impact on prosperity, offering insights that are particularly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, appealing to both scholars and general readers.
Engaging Narrative
Combines rigorous research with compelling storytelling to create an accessible yet informative read, enhancing understanding of complex issues while keeping readers engrossed throughout the journey of technology.
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- Co-authored by the bestselling authors of Why Nations Fail and 13 Bankers
- Reinterprets economics and history to change perspectives on progress and technology
- Highlights the impact of technological choices on prosperity throughout history
- Addresses the capture of wealth by elites and its effects on widespread prosperity
- Examines the potential for technological advances to be empowering and democratizing
- Provides a vision to redirect innovation for the benefit of the majority
| Publisher | PublicAffairs |
| Publication date | May 16, 2023 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 560 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1541702530 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1541702530 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds (1.05 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.38 x 1.95 x 9.55 inches (16.2 x 5 x 24.3 cm) |
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History Enthusiasts
Those interested in the historical context of technology's impact on society will find valuable insights in this book.
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Tech Professionals
Professionals in the tech industry can gain perspective on the societal implications of technological advancements and their consequences.
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Economics Students
Students studying economics will benefit from understanding the interplay between technology, economic growth, and prosperity discussed in the book.
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Casual Readers
Individuals looking for light reading may find the historical and economic analysis to be too dense and challenging.
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Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity Hardcover – May 16, 2023
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The book "Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity" provides insights into the historical context and societal impact of technological advancements, offering valuable information for anyone interested in understanding the dynamic interplay between power, technology, and Prosperity throughout history. The authors' narrative is engaging and extensively researched, making for an enlightening read. The book emphasises the need for society and government to take job displacement from technological advancements seriously and suggests they start acting to prevent it. The authors' perspectives are realist and thought-provoking, leading readers to question fundamental understandings of how societies function.
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- Provides valuable insights into the impact of technological advancements.
- Engaging and well-researched narrative.
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- Technological progress can either benefit elite groups or serve as a foundation for widespread prosperity
- Historical evidence demonstrates how peasants in the European Middle Ages were kept in poverty due to the wealth being captured by nobility
- Furthermore, the beginning of the industrial era also led to stagnant incomes for working-class people
- Currently, concerns about digital technologies and machine intelligence have led to undermining of democracy and job loss
- Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson offer fresh insights into economics and history that will help redirect innovation and benefit most people
- Advanced technological developments, when wielded correctly, can become empowering and democratizing tools
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