A world between eras (unedited transcript)

This paper discusses the world of work in the 21st century as taking place in a global economy, which in itself is changing. It discusses the possibility of how world events, such as the terrorist attack of September 11 2001 in the United States, can lead to change and can provide opportunities for greater international cooperation. Events such as September 11 2001 may not influence the world of work as such, but possibly will in the area of security, which may lead to more people working from home rather than in high rises. It talks about how the world is in between eras, the old and the new, with the new being the era of globalisation, and how fast change is occurring in some areas, but not in others. Inevitably, with a shift from an old economy to a new economy, all parts of the major shift move at different speeds. It talks about the Internet revolution, and how we are still at the beginning of it, how it is a social phenomenon, with technology as the enabler. It suggests that the evolution of technology is now running ahead of cultural evolution, that the gap is increasing and that this is impacting on workplace relationships. In conclusion, it states that although this time between eras is uncertain, it is also filled with great opportunities.

The main entry for the Working Visions Conference 2001 is at TD/WA 69.06. Individual presentations from the Conference can be found from TD/WA 69.07 to TD/WA 69.39.

This paper discusses the world of work in the 21st century as taking place in a global economy, which in itself is changing. It discusses the possibility of how world events, such as the terrorist attack of September 11 2001 in the United States, can lead to change and can provide opportunities for greater international cooperation. Events such as September 11 2001 may not influence the world of work as such, but possibly will in the area of security, which may lead to more people working from home rather than in high rises. It talks about how the world is in between eras, the old and ...  [+] Show more