My guest today is Martin Ford, a futurist and author focused on the impact artificial intelligence is having on society and the economy. He is also the founder of a Silicon Valley based software development company and recently started Genesis Systems, focused on creating sustainable water by way of atmospheric water retention systems. He has over 25 years of experience in software development and systems. His newest book is “Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future.”

The topic is his book Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• Loss of jobs to robots
• Basic income
• Rapid advancements in technology
• Poverty traps
• Dignity and work
• Technology in medicine
• Population and pollution
• Sustainable water

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