Over the past 10 years the way we listen to music has been revolutionised by streaming services. Platforms such as Apple Music, Deezer and Soundcloud provide a platform to access almost any song instantly, and a way for artists to distribute their creations without having to press CDs or vinyl. The “headline act” of these is undisputedly the Swedish giant Spotify, which drowns out the … Continue reading Spotify: A Blessing Or A Curse For The Music Industry?

In the early days of automation, machines ruthlessly decimated workers’ place in the commercial order, and it did create jobs – with a twist.  Many of those who were displaced were either too geographically immobile (they could not physically access these opportunities), or more commonly, too occupationally immobile (they did not have the necessary skills).  Fortunately, increased dynamism in the workforce has dismantled these impediments, refashioning robotisation … Continue reading Why the Doomsayers are Wrong about Robots