{"id":239617,"date":"2026-07-02T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/work-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-after-neoliberalism-ash-center\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:15:09","slug":"work-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-after-neoliberalism-ash-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/work-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-after-neoliberalism-ash-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Work in the Age of AI: Reflections from After Neoliberalism \u2013 Ash Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ash.harvard.edu\/articles\/work-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-after-neoliberalism\/\">Work in the Age of AI: Reflections from After Neoliberalism \u2013 Ash Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ash.harvard.edu\/articles\/work-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-after-neoliberalism\/\">https:\/\/ash.harvard.edu\/articles\/work-in-the-age-of-ai-reflections-from-after-neoliberalism\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-07-02 10:10:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"ash.harvard.edu\">ash.harvard.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 2023 \u201cAfter Neoliberalism\u201d conference at Harvard focused on ensuring human flourishing amidst the development of AI and other emerging technologies, emphasizing the significance of work and community purpose over mere economic growth.<\/li>\n<li>The recurring theme highlighted the disconnect between neoliberal economic policies and societal values, suggesting that the American economy has often prioritized efficiency at the expense of meaningful work and community engagement.<\/li>\n<li>The conference underscored the potential negative impact of AI, arguing that if left unchecked, it could strip millions of people of their sense of purpose and community contribution, exacerbating existential fears about economic futures.<\/li>\n<li>Advocates like Oren Cass at the conference countered that social safety nets can&#8217;t replace the intrinsic value of work, advocating for wage subsidies and better support for workers, emphasizing that a paycheck alone doesn&#8217;t provide the dignity, connection, and community that meaningful work offers.<\/li>\n<li>Pro-worker AI initiatives were proposed, suggesting that technology should complement rather than eliminate human roles, particularly in areas that require human empathy and connection, such as healthcare and caregiving.<\/li>\n<li>The discussions echoed the foundational Italian view that a democracy thrives when its people feel they are active contributors, warning that an economy that merely redistributes wealth without addressing purpose could fail to foster true social and individual wellbeing.<\/li>\n<li>Ultimately, the conference 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