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A Brief History of Creative Work and Plutonomy

- Rethinking the Modern Thought-History of Work and Life
Af: Mathew Varghese Engelsk Paperback

A Brief History of Creative Work and Plutonomy

- Rethinking the Modern Thought-History of Work and Life
Af: Mathew Varghese Engelsk Paperback
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​This book discusses the influence of creative work on human life, and the role it has played in shaping human civilization since antiquity. To do so, it analyzes the history of thought on creative work from three civilizations: Greek, Indian, and Chinese, as well as contemporary neurological studies on consciousness. According to the classical Greeks, humans are instinctively predisposed to use creative work to gain truth, wisdom and happiness; the Indians consider that Dharma (duty, morality, etc.) can be achieved only through work (karma); and for the Chinese, creative work is needed to attain the supreme wisdom (Dao). Modern studies on consciousness show that our brain creates a personal self-model (ego tunnel) when we learn things creatively, and developing such skills provides lifelong protection for the brain. 

In the 21st century, human involvement in creative work is declining as we use mechanized systems to gain more and more profit, but the wealth falls into the hands of the few superrich: the Plutonomy. As creative work is taken over by AI systems, human work is reduced to operating those machines, and this in turn leads to an exponential growth in the number of part-time workers (Precariat). The declining value of human life today is a consequence of this change in society. Further, reducing creative work means we have no way to distribute wealth, nor do we have any means to address problems like the lack of enthusiasm in the young; the health crisis due to lack of physical activity; or the environmental crisis due to the high demand for energy to run mechanized systems. This book explores these issues.
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​This book discusses the influence of creative work on human life, and the role it has played in shaping human civilization since antiquity. To do so, it analyzes the history of thought on creative work from three civilizations: Greek, Indian, and Chinese, as well as contemporary neurological studies on consciousness. According to the classical Greeks, humans are instinctively predisposed to use creative work to gain truth, wisdom and happiness; the Indians consider that Dharma (duty, morality, etc.) can be achieved only through work (karma); and for the Chinese, creative work is needed to attain the supreme wisdom (Dao). Modern studies on consciousness show that our brain creates a personal self-model (ego tunnel) when we learn things creatively, and developing such skills provides lifelong protection for the brain. 

In the 21st century, human involvement in creative work is declining as we use mechanized systems to gain more and more profit, but the wealth falls into the hands of the few superrich: the Plutonomy. As creative work is taken over by AI systems, human work is reduced to operating those machines, and this in turn leads to an exponential growth in the number of part-time workers (Precariat). The declining value of human life today is a consequence of this change in society. Further, reducing creative work means we have no way to distribute wealth, nor do we have any means to address problems like the lack of enthusiasm in the young; the health crisis due to lack of physical activity; or the environmental crisis due to the high demand for energy to run mechanized systems. This book explores these issues.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 243
ISBN-13: 9789811592652
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 9811592659
Kategori: Samfundsvidenskabelig idéhistorie
Udg. Dato: 12 nov 2021
Længde: 0mm
Bredde: 155mm
Højde: 235mm
Forlag: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Oplagsdato: 12 nov 2021
Forfatter(e): Mathew Varghese
Forfatter(e) Mathew Varghese

Kategori Samfundsvidenskabelig idéhistorie

ISBN-13 9789811592652

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 243

Udgave

Længde 0mm

Bredde 155mm

Højde 235mm

Udg. Dato 12 nov 2021

Oplagsdato 12 nov 2021

Forlag Springer Verlag, Singapore

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