Following in the the footsteps of the German jurist and political theorist Carl Schmitt, Vegetti defines our global age as characterized by the transformation of the air into a concrete social space, first through the advent of airplanes, radio waves, and radar and now in the present-day structure of global networks.
In a world dominated by artificial intelligence and advanced technology, the impact on jobs is profound. While innovations like Google Glass and smart algorithms simplify our lives, they also threaten to render many "good" jobs obsolete. For instance, computers are not only winning games like Jeopardy but also replacing paralegals in electronic discovery and soon, radiologists. This trend raises critical questions about the future of our economic system. Companies like Facebook and YouTube thrive with minimal staff, leading to concerns about the fate of those unable to transition from human labor to automation. Some may optimistically believe that new jobs will emerge alongside technological advancements, but the reality, as argued by Martin Ford, is starkly different. Machines are increasingly capable of operating independently, resulting in fewer available jobs. This shift could lead to a significant unemployed population, including truck drivers, warehouse workers, and many others whose roles have been made redundant by automation. Unless we urgently reassess our economic fundamentals, we risk an imploding economy devoid of consumers. We stand at a crucial juncture: do we ignore the changes and gamble on a bleak future, or do we engage in discussions to ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are shared widely? Ford's insights serve as both a warning and a call to action, highlighting the urgent need to address