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Part 2: The Discourses of Work through History

Sergio Caredda

Our Ultimate Quest for the Meaning of Work has started with a Brief History of Work , where I tried to analyse the evolution of the meaning of Work across time, with a specific focus on western culture. We have seen that Work has had different meanings, often associated with the way the society was evolving.

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Ahva Sadeghi On How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work

Thrive Global

W hen it comes to designing the future of work, one size fits none. Discovering success isn’t about a hybrid model or offering remote work options. The freedom to choose the work model that makes the most sense. Ahva is an economist and researcher focused on remote work and workforce development.

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Lessons From Inspirational Women In STEM: “Here Are 5 Things That Should be Done to Improve the US Educational System”, with Autumn Cyprès, Dean at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Thrive Global

Data tells us that this generation of learners is one of the most anxious in our nation’s history. This is due to a lot of things, including poverty, increased violence in schools, and the increased tension and violence found within discourses about difference. They both also taught me that learning is the work of humility.

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Big Ideas: “How to grow corals cheaper, better, faster and stronger”, With Sam Teicher of Coral Vita

Thrive Global

Coral reefs sustain 25% of marine life and the livelihoods of up to one billion people in nearly 100 countries and territories. Conservatively, they generate $30B through tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection and are the source of compounds found in many life-saving medicines.

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“Here Are 5 Things That Should Be Done To Improve The US Educational System” With Penny Bauder & Dr. Scott Cowen

Thrive Global

As a part of my interview series about the things that should be done to improve the US educational system I had the pleasure to interview Scott Cowen, president emeritus and distinguished university chair of Tulane University in New Orleans. The rest is history. Thank you so much for doing this with us Dr. Cowen!

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“Listen and learn.” with Cecilia Wessinger

Thrive Global

As part of our series about ‘5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society’, I had the pleasure to interview Cecilia Wessinger. Asking questions, reading and listening to someone’s lived experience is the only way to get past assumptions and acquire knowledge that is not your own.

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AI has a positive impact on job creation, and we have proof of it

Workable

By examining historical precedents, current trends, and future projections, we will explore how AI is not just a disruptor but a catalyst for job creation, requiring a shift in skills and adaptation from the workforce. Personal computer was a job killer back in the day The fear that technology will render human labor obsolete is not new.