Will Humans Go the Way of Horses?
Narrated by Kevin Stillwell
- Released
- June 15, 2015
- Length
- 22 mins
- Format
- Article
- Publisher
- Foreign Affairs
This audiobook explores the longstanding debate surrounding the impact of technology on work, jobs, and wages, tracing its roots back to the early nineteenth century. It examines the protests of the Luddites, English textile workers who resisted the adoption of spinning frames and power looms during the Industrial Revolution, fearing job loss. The narrative highlights how each new technological advancement has sparked ongoing concerns about potential mass labor displacement.
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