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As automation liberates time previously dedicated to routine work, societies will need to reimagine leisure, purpose, and community engagement. Historical examples, from Roman otium to Japanese samurai’s pursuit of cultural refinement, underscore the importance of cultivating meaningful, dignified uses of free time.
Lessons from History: Navigating Transformational Change
Major societal shifts—industrial revolutions, post-war reconstruction, reforms like the New Deal or Japan’s Meiji modernization—demonstrate that concerted political will, clear visions, and broad coalitions are crucial. Leaders who mobilized collective effort, often through crises or sense of purpose, laid the groundwork for transformative change.