The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01AWV64EC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 462 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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” I am a great fan of author Richard Susskind’s previous books and his No one would describe The Future of the Professions as a “light and frothy read.” I am a great fan of author Richard Susskind’s previous books and his evolving thoughts about the future of the legal profession - and, in this book, all professions. His son Daniel, who is a lecturer in economics at Oxford University, adds another illuminating perspective.It is best read (I think) in 30-” I am a great fan of author Richard Susskind’s previous books and his Sharon Nelson No one would describe The Future of the Professions as a “light and frothy read.” I am a great fan of author Richard Susskind’s previous books and his evolving thoughts about the future of the legal profession - and, in this book, all professions. His son Daniel, who is a lecturer in economics at Oxford University, adds another illuminating perspective.It is best read (I think) in 30-45 minute segments with pauses to digest what you’ve read and to reflect upon your own thinking.The primary criticism of this book (an. 5 minute segments with pauses to digest what you’ve read and to reflect upon your own thinking.The primary criticism of this book (an. World Changing Analysis This book should be read by every marketing person for professional organizations, the world is changing as technology takes us to new places in commerce. The technology will continue to improve and expand, it will be important for professional organizations to recognize the impact on their professions, or be left with empty offices waiting for clients that never arrive.. Worth reading by every professional Robert As an older professional I found this book thrilling and compelling. Perhaps a bit scary at times but overall very stimulating and thought provoking. I recommend it to all professionals and suggest they read with an open mind. Think more about the possibilities that innovation will bring and less being at the end of an age.My only beef with this book is the length. I think the overall argument could just as well been made with about 100 fewer pages.
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. This book predicts the decline of today's professions and describes the people and systems that will replace them. They argue that our current professions are antiquated, opaque, and no longer affordable and that the expertise of the best is enjoyed by only a few. In an era when machines can outperform human beings at most tasks, what are the prospects for employment