American Banker Editor Penny Crossman recommends must read book of 2021

‘The Rise of Technosocialism: How Inequality, AI and Climate will Usher in a New World’ by international best sellling authors Brett King & Dr Richard Pettty

Penny Crosman

Executive Editor Technology, American Banker @pennycrosman

“Brett King and Richard Petty make a strong case for the need to reform capitalism and replace it with what they call technosocialism: a future in which most human labor is automated and technology advancements make basic services like housing, healthcare, and education ubiquitous and low cost. They offer several ideas about how technology can be used to solve problems in government and the economy, including the use of AI to downsize government, the creation of smart infrastructure and food supply chains, and the provision of universal basic income to replace the paychecks lost to automation. Anyone concerned about the impact our current mode of government and technology trends are having on society will find much food for thought in this book.”

“The 21st century is going to be the most disruptive, contentious period humanity has ever lived through. It will challenge our most sacred ideologies around politics, economics and social constructs. It will force humanity to adapt in ways you can’t imagine…”

Synopsis

What is the impact of COVID-19 on world economies? If the cost of providing universal health care is lower than the cost of building a political movement to prevent it, would politicians still view it as socialism? In a world where algorithms and robots take the jobs of immigrants and citizens alike, are border controls an effective response? If unemployment skyrockets due to automation, would conservative governments rather battle long-term social unrest, or could they agree on something like universal basic income? When renewable energy sources are a fraction of the cost of coal generated electricity, should lobbyists be able to prevent changes to energy infrastructure? When the crowd’s mood is measured in influence and exabytes, will real-time democracy render elections a thing of the past? International Bestselling authors Brett King and Dr. Richard Petty explore the seismic social changes that will be thrust on the world over the coming decades. The Rise of Technosocialism seeks to answer how our children will live with AI and climate disruption, the impact of COVID-19 in our lives along with which economies will likely emerge victorious in an always-on, smart world.

'The Must-Read Book of 2021'

"This is not just futurists talking about flying cars, in this case they deliver practical preparation for a new world that we're just entering"

"a book that will make you reflect on humanity’s purpose, challenge preconceived ideas around economics, and show you a different perspective"

"a realistic and readable account of how technology is going to change our world moving forward"

"a fantastic job of making us think about the impact of technology on the future of humanity"

"a brilliant maze of mysteries and will inspire you to decide which road to take to create the social, cultural, economic and technological future you desire"

"This book is required reading for anyone who cares about our common future"

'everything is either disrupted by outside factors or improved from within. King and Petty help us understand the role we play"

"exactly the book we all need to read today–if for no other reason than to know how to build a better tomorrow.”

"a compelling and optimistic plan for humanity to move forward together as a species"

"masterfully lays out the extraordinary perils of blindly continuing our current economic system"

"a timely road map for anyone trying to navigate the confluence of changes impacting society"

"exactly the right book for this moment in history .... we all need to apply the insights in Technosocialism right now”

"anyone concerned about the impact our current mode of government and technology trends are having on society will find much food for thought in this book”.

"brilliantly provides vision and tactics in an era of great uncertainty to achieve greater parity for all"

"this book should be a reference point in every school, university, and home"

“Technosocialism is incisive, thought-provoking, and brings disparate transformative factors together to give us a set of “Lady or the Tiger?” doors to choose from—and it is up to the imaginative and attuned individuals to make the right choice for humanity’s future.”

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American Banker Editor Penny Crossman recommends must read book of 2021

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