ABSTRACT
This text by British urbanist Greg Clark serves as an afterword to the anthology The Future of Labour: How AI, Technological Disruption and Practice Will Change the Way We Work edited by Anthony Larsson and Andreas Hatzigeorgiou. Clark discusses how the rapid advancement of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is fundamentally reshaping the global labour market. While technological innovation promises increased productivity and new opportunities, it also poses significant challenges, including job displacement, skill gaps, and socio-economic inequality. Clark’s text explores the impact of these technological shifts on labour markets, examining the potential for automation to exacerbate existing disparities. Clark reflects the role of education and training in equipping workers for the future of work, as well as the importance of policy interventions to ensure a just and equitable transition. By understanding the complex interplay between technology and labour, Clark argues that we can develop strategies to mitigate risks and maximize the benefits of the digital age.
