The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice Will Change the Way We Work

by Anthony Larsson (Editor), Andreas Hatzigeorgiou (Editor)

Overview

The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice Will Change the Way We Work is an anthology that offers a forward-looking exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and technological transformation are reshaping the future of work. Through a series of studies conducted by scientists and industry professionals, this volume takes a deep dive into many of the issues related to new policies, AI and the digital transformation’s anticipated impact on the labour market. Balancing speculative foresight with scientific rigor, the authors ground their discussions in empirical data, theoretical frameworks, and comprehensive literature studies.

The book delves into the evolving labour landscape through three key themes:

• The Future of Society and Economy – Examining the socio-economic implications of emerging technologies and their transformative impact on work.
• The Future Way of Working – Investigating how AI and digital tools are redefining the nature of work and workplace conditions.
• New Uses of AI and Technology in Labour – Highlighting innovative applications of AI and technology that are reshaping job roles and industries.

 Each chapter provides unique insights, blending rigorous analysis with predictive insights, to illuminate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly technologically advancing labour landscape.

The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International license.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032489049
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/16/2025
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Anthony Larsson, PhD, is an author, editor and researcher. He is a former Fellow at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and a former researcher at the Stockholm School of Economics Institute for Research (SIR) and at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet.

Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, PhD, is the President and CEO of PE Teknik & Arkitektur, one of Sweden’s leading engineering and architecture companies, and affiliated researcher at the School of Architecture and the Built Environment, KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Table of Contents

1. Anthony Larsson and Andreas Hatzigeorgiou - Introduction: The Way Disruption, Technology and Practice will Change the Way we Work in the Future Part 1: The Future of Society and Economy 2. William J. Ashworth - Innovation and Destruction: Technology, Ecology, and the Future of Social Labour 3. Edward Castronova - Smart Money 4. Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky - AI and the Future of Society and Economy 5. Michael Lind - Work and Workers in the Age of AI: The Influence of Technology, Trade, and Institutions 6. Bent Greve - AI and Welfare States: Curse, Solutions or Both? Part 2: The Future Way of Working 7. Christos Makridis - Interactions Reimagined: The Impact of Hybrid Work on Team Communication and Coordination 8. Jonas Grafström - Young Workers Want To Be in the Office: An Investigation Based on Swedish Survey Data 9. Miriam Cherry - The Possible Futures for Gig Work: Digital Platform Labour and Its Regulation Part 3: New Uses of AI and Technology in Labour 10. Charlotte Mattfolk and Siri Wikander - AI and the Future of Work: How Organisational Structures and the Role of Humans Transform in the Age of AI 11.Ling Koay - The Rise of Cyborg Marketers: A Marketer’s Guide to Survive and Thrive in the Era of AI 12. Mohammad Amir Anwar - Value Chains of AI: Data Training Firms, Platforms and Workers 13. Proscovia Kamugisha - Re-skilling Human Capital for Inclusive Economic Growth in the Face of Emerging Agricultural Automation in Africa: The Tanzania Perspective 14. Robin Teigland, Mikael Wiberg, Jon Erik Borgen, Mafalda de Freitas, Johan Landberg, Mohammad Rouhi, Karoline Teigland and Woodrow Wiest - Circular Material Flows, the Twin Transition of Manufacturing and the Future of Labour: Insights from a Case Study of the Peniche Ocean Watch Initiative 15. Anthony Larsson and Andreas Hatzigeorgiou - Conclusion: Understanding the Labour Landscape of Tomorrow 16. Greg Clark - Afterword: Navigating the Future of Labour in an Age of Technological Disruption

Editorial Reviews

Endorsements

David Autor

“If the future of work seems unimaginable to you, turn here to have your imagination expanded and your certainties overturned. Offering a kaleidoscope of insights from history, philosophy, theoretical social science, and best-of-class empirical analysis, this book will convince you that the future is not predetermined. It depends instead on the individual and collective choices we are making right now.”

David Autor

Daniel (1972) and Gail Rubinfeld Professor

Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow

MIT Department of Economics

Massachusetts, USA

Mark Graham

“The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice Will Change the Way We Work is a timely and provocative analysis of the changing world of work. This book offers a crucial perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It offers a clear-eyed look at the challenges and opportunities posed by AI and automation.”

Mark Graham

Professor of Internet Geography

Oxford Internet Institute,

Oxford University, UK

Vivienne Ming

“The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice Will Change the Way We Work offers a timely and comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving realities of work. Drawing on diverse expert insights, the volume enumerates the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and technological disruption, examining their impact on various aspects of the labour market, from individual skills and job roles to global economic structures and social welfare systems. Anyone seeking a broad understanding of the future of work and how we can navigate the transition should take the time to read this The Future of Labour.”

Vivienne Ming

Theoretical neuroscientist and artificial intelligence expert.

Socos Labs

California, USA

Endorsements

David Autor

“If the future of work seems unimaginable to you, turn here to have your imagination expanded and your certainties overturned. Offering a kaleidoscope of insights from history, philosophy, theoretical social science, and best-of-class empirical analysis, this book will convince you that the future is not predetermined. It depends instead on the individual and collective choices we are making right now.”

David Autor

Daniel and Gail Rubinfeld Professor (1972)

Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow

MIT Department of Economics

Massachusetts, USA

Mark Graham

“The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice will Change the Way We Work is a timely and provocative analysis of the changing world of work. This book offers a crucial perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It offers a clear-eyed look at the challenges and opportunities posed by AI and automation.”

Mark Graham

Professor of Internet Geography

Oxford Internet Institute,

Oxford University, UK

Vivienne Ming

“The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice will Change the Way We Work offers a timely and comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving realities of work. Drawing on diverse expert insights, the volume enumerates the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and technological disruption, examining their impact on various aspects of the labour market, from individual skills and job roles to global economic structures and social welfare systems. Anyone seeking a broad understanding of the future of work and how we can navigate the transition should take the time to read this The Future of Labour.”

Vivienne Ming

Theoretical neuroscientist and artificial intelligence expert.

Socos Labs

California, USA

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