Power And Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technolog Prosperity by Daron Acemoglu Simon Johnson in Paperback

Power And Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technological Prosperity is a captivating and enlightening book by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson that challenges the notion that technological advancements automatically lead to prosperity for all. Through a thought-provoking analysis of past and present technological developments, the authors reveal how the desires and beliefs of the powerful have influenced the trajectory of technology, often resulting in inequality and disempowerment for the majority. This book serves as a reminder that technology should serve the public interest, creating opportunities and empowering individuals, rather than benefitting the elite few. With their expert economic insights, Acemoglu and Johnson offer an eye-opening perspective on how we can redirect technology towards creating a more equitable and prosperous society for all.