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Erik Brynjolfsson

'Age of Acceleration'

A new book explores how to survive the ‘Age of Accelerations’

Books

The New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman has a new book that suggests ways for the world to make sense of technology, globalization and climate change, as these three forces accelerate exponentially.

Robot with a face

Could technology replace you at work and put wealth in the hands of the few?

Business

As machines replace workers, middle class struggles to keep up

Environment
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