Simon Head: Innovation And Its Potential To Damage Society

The video features a discussion with Simon, a fellow at NYU, about his book on how complex management systems in corporations, influenced by historical military and mass production practices, are impacting human productivity and intelligence. The conversation covers the decline of unions, the rise of technology systems like Amazon and Walmart, and the need for political solutions to address these challenges. It also critiques the economics profession's handling of innovation and calls for a multidisciplinary approach.

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