The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work: A View to 2030

Erran Carmel; Steve Sawyer

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-64697-4_22

The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work: A View to 2030

Erran Carmel, Steve Sawyer

School of Information Studies

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Abstract

We advance a structured view of the Futures of Work (FoW) using a futurist’s lens to advance two goals: advancing core dimensions to the FoW while outlining the Futurist’s approach to considering possible futures. Professional futurists point out that they do not predict the future, but rather, build a number of futures – in plural. These views of the futures are presented as scenarios to help decision makers consider alternatives and better understand interactions among the planning dimensions. The scenarios that drive planning are constructed by drawing on characteristics or dimensions that will shape our futures. It is these dimensions that we present here. We offer five foundational dimensions for the FoW, articulating them as opposing perspectives to frame the issue: (1) Virtuality versus Compressed working arrangements; (2) Atomistic work versus Holistic work; (3) Algorithmic versus Human decision-making; (4) Neoliberal capitalism versus Safety-net capitalism; (5) Übermensch versus Nihilists. We use these dimensions to provide scenarios to illustrate their use. We conclude by reflecting on the shock of the 2020 pandemic and the roles of firm size relative to the futures of work.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Future of Digital Work
Subtitle of host publication	The Challenge of Inequality - IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2020, Proceedings
Editors	Rajendra K. Bandi, Ranjini C. R., Stefan Klein, Shirin Madon, Eric Monteiro
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	295-309
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Print)	9783030646967
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64697-4_22
State	Published - 2020
Event	IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference on the Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality, IFIPJWC 2020 - Hyderabad, India Duration: Dec 10 2020 → Dec 11 2020

Publication series

Name	IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume	601
ISSN (Print)	1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)	1868-422X

Conference

Conference	IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference on the Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality, IFIPJWC 2020
Country/Territory	India
City	Hyderabad
Period	12/10/20 → 12/11/20

Keywords

Automation
Foresight
Future of work
Labor
Markets
Planning
Scenarios

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Information Systems
Computer Networks and Communications
Information Systems and Management

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Carmel, E., & Sawyer, S. (2020). The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work: A View to 2030. In R. K. Bandi, R. C. R., S. Klein, S. Madon, & E. Monteiro (Eds.), The Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality - IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2020, Proceedings (pp. 295-309). (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 601). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64697-4_22

The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work: A View to 2030. / Carmel, Erran; Sawyer, Steve.
The Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality - IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2020, Proceedings. ed. / Rajendra K. Bandi; Ranjini C. R.; Stefan Klein; Shirin Madon; Eric Monteiro. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2020. p. 295-309 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; Vol. 601).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Entry/Poem › Conference contribution

Carmel, E & Sawyer, S 2020, The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work: A View to 2030. in RK Bandi, R C. R., S Klein, S Madon & E Monteiro (eds), The Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality - IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2020, Proceedings. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol. 601, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 295-309, IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference on the Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality, IFIPJWC 2020, Hyderabad, India, 12/10/20. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64697-4_22

Carmel E, Sawyer S. The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work: A View to 2030. In Bandi RK, C. R. R, Klein S, Madon S, Monteiro E, editors, The Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality - IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2020, Proceedings. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2020. p. 295-309. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology). doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-64697-4_22

Carmel, Erran ; Sawyer, Steve. / The Five-Dimensional Space of the Futures of Work : A View to 2030. The Future of Digital Work: The Challenge of Inequality - IFIP WG 8.2, 9.1, 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2020, Proceedings. editor / Rajendra K. Bandi ; Ranjini C. R. ; Stefan Klein ; Shirin Madon ; Eric Monteiro. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2020. pp. 295-309 (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology).

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