======The Future of Work 2050======

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| Report location:  | [[https://www.houstonforesight.org/future-of-work-2050/|executive summary]] [[https://www.houstonforesight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/NASA-LaRC-Future-of-Work-White-Paper.pdf|white paper]]  |
| Language:  | English   |
| Publisher:  | [[encyclopedia:university_of_houston|University of Houston]] for NASA Langley Research Center   |
|Publication date:  |September 2017 |
| Authors:  | Andy Hines, Maria Romero, Tim morgan, George Paap, Mathew Palubicki|
| Time horizon:  | 2050 | 
| Geographic focus:  | Global |
| Page count:  | 37  |

=====Methods=====
The Houston Team used Framework Foresight over the course of one semester (four months) to develop scenarios and recommendations. The principal components of the project include:
  * Scanning
  * Drivers
  * Scenarios using Jim Dator's four archetype apporach: continuation, collapse, new equillibrium, transformation
  * Recommended strategic approach

=====Key Insights=====
Drivers Identified: 
  * Hardware automation
  * software automation
  * visualization and interface
  * advanced computing
  * security
  * additive/advance manufacturing
  * human augmentation & performance
  * workforce flexibility
  * international cooperation
  * systems integration
  * open source
  * mission focus
  * virtual-phyiscal integration
  * modular & reconfigurable workspaces
  * sustainability
  * testing infrastucture
  * funding support
  * new governance models

Scenarios
  * //Good to go// continuation: Privatization, automation, and virtualization are key factors in the push for commercial success.
  * //Breaking Orbit// New Equilibrium: Humans are learning to be back in charge after “pulling the plug” on self-aware AI.
  * //Failure to Launch// Collapse: Work for people is available, but the ability to pay them is scarce.
  * //New Frontiers// Transformation: A gradual, intentional approach guides a symbiotic relationship between people and their tech partners in a world of abundance.

=====Additional Viewpoints=====

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