As innovations make workers more productive, why has it become more difficult for the average person to earn a living? And is there a fair and just remedy?
These problems actually aren't new, and Henry George observed similar difficulties in the 19th century. Then it was innovative use of steam and electricity; today it's smartphones and artificial intelligence, but the problem is fundamentally the same: Workers do not get anywhere near the full benefit of what they produce.
In his 1879 masterpiece Progress & Poverty, Henry George proposed to end poverty by recognizing a clear and logical distinction between private property and community property. America took a different path, which helps explain many of the problems we face today. As well as overviewing George's life and work, Chuck Metalitz will present some of George's key ideas and describe how today, more than ever, they point the way to a prosperous, free, equitable and fiscally sound community. There will of course be time for questions and discussion.
This event is free, but you must order a ticket and may need to show ID at the event so the security desk will admit you. A course is available for those seeking to better understand the concepts presented.
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