Re-Engineering the U.S. Economy

This is the third in a series explaining the broad implications of civilization's "fifth techno-economic revolution," which is certainly the pivotal event in our lifetime. Specifically, we're now in the midst of the most difficult transition within that revolution. As with prior techno-economic revolutions, the end result will be a better life for more people; but it will not prove painless and beneficial for everyone in the short run. There will be clear winners and losers. The financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent Great Recession were exacerbated by ef.....