Work isn’t just about paying the bills. For many, it is also a way of fulfilling higher human needs. In a high-tech future, we may need to find new ways of satisfying them.
For anyone employed and under the age of 55, the next decade may reveal a job landscape unlike anything ever seen since the beginning of the Industrial Age (circa 1760): a world without work.
Thomas Rutledge Ph.D.
The article “Why We Work, and What We’ll Do in a Post-Work Future” explores the multifaceted role of work in human life beyond mere financial needs. It emphasizes that work can fulfill higher human needs such as purpose, belonging, and personal growth. As we move into a high-tech future where traditional employment may shift, the piece highlights the necessity of finding new methods to meet these deeper needs and engage individuals meaningfully in society.
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