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  Designing a post-work world that doesn’t quietly fall apart Big Picture Asking  what would happen if people didn’t have to work?  is really asking what keeps our lives and societies coherent once survival is no longer on the line. Imagine your basic needs are covered, no paycheck required, and “So, what do you do?” no longer maps to your worth. In that world, we don’t just reshuffle calendars—we rewrite identity, power, and how value is created. This question matters now because AI, automation, and ideas like universal basic income are already nudging us toward less labor-intensive economies. If we get lazy about design, we could end up with comfort and convenience but more control in fewer hands. If we’re intentional, a post-work world could mean more meaning, not less. If Work Is Optional, What Actually Changes? Today, work bundles three things:  money, meaning, and structure . Remove the need to work for money, and the other two don’t vanish—they just become you...

What Does the Post-Knowledge Economy Look Like? Post Knowledge Economy From knowledge to wisdom: navigating the next shift in value   Framing the Question For decades, the “knowledge economy” has been the backbone of modern growth. It described a world where expertise, information, and intellectual work fueled innovation and prosperity. But what happens when knowledge itself becomes abundant, automated, and nearly free? That’s the puzzle of the  post-knowledge economy . In this new era, the skills that set humans apart—creativity, judgment, trust, and meaning-making—may become the true currency of value. Understanding this shift helps us prepare for a future where information is everywhere, but wisdom is rare. A Quick Look Back: The Rise of the Knowledge Economy Economies evolve. The agricultural era prized land and labor. The industrial age revolved around machines and factories. Then, as the 20th century closed, knowledge became the prized asset. Consultants, engineers, rese...