The Future of the Professions

In *The Future of the Professions*, Richard and Daniel Susskind predict the decline of traditional professions—from medicine to law—in an internet-enhanced, technology-driven society. They argue that increasingly capable technologies, including AI and telepresence, will make specialized expertise universally accessible and affordable, dismantling the current "grand bargain" that grants monopolies to antiquated, opaque, and often exclusive professional models. The authors propose five new frameworks for distributing expertise and explore profound policy implications concerning employment and control over online knowledge. This updated edition, grounded in extensive research across numerous fields, offers the first comprehensive assessment of the professions' relevance in the 21st century.

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