The economy in the U.S. has largely transitioned to creative and innovative work and away from routine labor. This has significant implications to the employment opportunities that exist now and what will exist in the future. The new economy, one that requires advanced education and continual lifelong learning, is also influenced by the increased automation of work. Our interest is in understanding the nature of work and labor in an era of computerized technologies and what this means to individuals, corporations, universities, and society.
