The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1511392711 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 411 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In an Internet society, according to Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, consultants, lawyers, and many others, to work as they did in the 20th century.The Future of the Professions explains how "increasingly capable systems"—from telepresence to artificial intelligence—will bring fundamental change in the way that the "practical expertise" of specialists is made available in society.The authors challenge the "grand bargain"—the arrangement that grants various monopolies to today's professionals. In their place, they propose six new models for producing and distributing expertise in society.The book raises important practical and moral questions. They argue that our current professions are antiquated, opaque and no longer affordable, and that the expertise of their best is enjoyed
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Instead they trace inexorable and universal forces that will drive disintermediation, deconstruction and disruption. Please read this book." -- Law Skills"The book is written in a relaxed, flowing and easily-consumable style a read of The Future of the Professions is time very well-spent." -- Jeremy Hopkins, Future of Law"Impeccably researched and compelling The Future of the Professions is a must read for all professionals and policy makers" -- Law and Courts in an Online World"Impressive new book