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The Philosophy of the Pivot: Can We Ethically Redesign Work Before AI Does?

The Philosophy of the Pivot: Can We Ethically Redesign Work Before AI Does?

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What if the most critical design challenge of the AI era isn't a new algorithm, but a new social contract? As automation and intelligent systems reshape industries, a fundamental question emerges: do we have an ethical framework for the future of work, or are we merely reacting to technological shocks? This episode dives into the urgent philosophical work happening at the intersection of technology and human labor. We explore the mission of Michal Masny, the NC Ethics of Technology Postdoctoral Fellow, who is advancing dialogue and research into the social and ethical dimensions of new computing technologies. Moving beyond simple debates about job displacement, we examine what it means to proactively design work that is meaningful, equitable, and human-centric in an age of intelligent machines. This is about building the philosophical scaffolding for our collective future. Listeners will gain a crucial perspective shift—from seeing AI as a force that *happens to* work, to understanding work as a system we must *intentionally design around* AI. We'll unpack concepts like distributive justice, human dignity, and the purpose of work itself, providing the vocabulary and frameworks needed to participate in this essential conversation. The race isn't just to build smarter machines, but to build a wiser society around them. #FutureOfWork #TechEthics #AIandSociety #LaborPhilosophy #PostdoctoralResearch #EthicalDesign #MeaningfulWork Hosted by Ibnul Jaif Farabi. Produced by Light Knot Studios (lightknotstudios.com).
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