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Alec Ross, author of The Industries of the Future, on the economy and technology industries.

204 views · Published 18 February 2016 · 6:12 · Indexed 13 October 2026

Channel: This Week in Startups · 2016 · Education

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In episode 622 of This Week in Startups, Jason sits down with Alec Ross, author of The Industries of the Future to discuss technology, employment, and the future of the United States economy (as well as the world). Their conversation ranges from Alec’s experiences working as Senior Advisor for Innovation for Hillary Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State to how unemployment rates in the U.S. differ from elsewhere, from robots and technology replacing (some) jobs in the future to Alec’s three greatest global fears — and much more. Check out some of the main talking points below to spark your curiosity for the full episode.

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Alec Ross, author of The Industries of the Future, on the economy and technology industries.

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