Automation and Human Solidarity
This book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political implications of the introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics into the service sector of economies that have so far relied on service jobs to sustain levels of employment. It
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Bill Jordan
Automation and Human Solidarity
Bill Jordan
Automation and Human Solidarity
Bill Jordan School of Social Science and Social Work University of Plymouth Exeter, UK
ISBN 978-3-030-36958-3 ISBN 978-3-030-36959-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36959-0 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Pattern © Melisa Hasan This Palgrave Pivot imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To the memory of Jean Packman, colleague, partner and inspiration
Acknowledgements
My thanks, for helpful discussions and suggestions, to Sarah Jordan, Linda and Colin Janus-Harris, and John Ingham. I am also grateful for their assistance in the preparation of this book to Ambra Finotello and Anne- Kathrin Birchley-Brun.
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Automation 17 3 Individualism and Solidarity 31 4 The Origins of Co-operation and Conflict 51 5 Nature and Science 67 6 Moral Regulation 79 7 Democracy, Communities and Interdependence 93 8 Globalisation107 9 Conclusion117
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Abstract Several authors have recently predicted a prosperous future society in which the automation of much of economic activity is combined with unconditional Universal Basic Incomes (UBIs) for all. Yet evidence from the present day points to the rise of coercive benefits authorities, enforcing low-paid work, and of populist authoritarian leaderships. Keywords Automation • Coercive benefits • Populist authoritarianism
The idea that machines might one day replace people in the productive process has h
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