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Shapiro warns that as automation progresses, labor scarcity—historically a driver of bargaining power—disappears. This fundamentally shifts societal power dynamics, potentially leading to increased inequality, concentration of wealth, and even social unrest. He highlights that the decline of labor-based power jeopardizes democratic engagement, as voting rights and civic influence diminish when citizens cannot leverage work as a tool of participation.
Powerful New Frameworks for Society
The conversation introduces a comprehensive multi-layered framework to address these systemic shifts. These include: