Futureproof — 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation

Kevin Roose’s book, “Futureproof,” presumes a future in which automation has reconfigured the natures of employment and social life. Roose provides nine rules for how to survive this era. In this podcast, we discuss the rules as they apply to IT leaders and what steps such leaders can take in their lives to thrive. Roose shares stories about how previous generations of automation can teach us how to react to this one. Host Whit Andrews talks with Kevin Roose, an award-winning technology columnist for The New York Times and New York Times bestselling author, about his new book “Futureproof.” Roose is the host of “Rabbit Hole,” a New York Times-produced podcast about internet culture, and a regular guest on “The Daily,” as well as other leading TV and radio shows. He writes and speaks regularly on many topics, including automation and artificial intelligence, social media, disinformation and cybersecurity, and digital wellness.