A conversation on human dignity and the future of work

Are workers valuable?

Thu 23 May 2019

Listen in on a conversation held in Perth between Kara Martin and Stephen McAlpine on issues of human dignity and the future of work.

In this discussion, Kara and Steve explores issues such as:

the changing nature of work with the emergence of technology and the growing 'gig economy'
artificial intelligence and automation
what is work? is paid work a basic human right?

This discussion was recorded in front of a live audience at an event held at the Platform in Perth, Western Australia in May 2019.

With

Kara Martin

Kara is the author and editor of several books about faith and work. She is a lecturer with Mary Andrews College and Adjunct Professor with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston. Kara has previously worked in media and communications, human resources, business analysis and policy development roles. She has presented, taught and run workshops in churches and theological colleges in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, New Zealand and throughout Australia.

Stephen McAlpine

Stephen writes and speaks on issues of culture, social trends and religious beliefs. He has worked as a church pastor for three decades and has been a national communicator for City Bible Forum. Originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, he's now based in Australia, and is currently doing a locum in Christchurch. He is married to Jill who is a Clinical Psychologist. His latest book, Being the Bad Guys, was 2021 Australian Christian Book of the Year.

A conversation on human dignity and the future of work

Are workers valuable?

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