{"title":"Simon Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Simon Johnson collection, home to the insightful works of a distinguished author known for his profound contributions to the realm of Education \u0026amp; Reference. Simon Johnson's books, such as \u003cem\u003ePower and Progress\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to explore thought-provoking themes that resonate with professionals, educators, and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohnson's writings are characterised by their clarity and depth, making complex subjects accessible to a wide audience. His ability to weave together theoretical and practical elements ensures that readers not only gain knowledge but also find inspiration and motivation for personal and professional growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned educator, a student eager to enhance your understanding, or simply someone with a keen interest in educational progress, Simon Johnson's works are an invaluable addition to your reading list. Dive into this collection to discover insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"power-and-progress","title":"Power and Progress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, technological change—whether in the form of agricultural improvements in the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, or today's artificial intelligence—has been viewed as a main driver of prosperity, working in the public interest. The reality, though, is that technology is shaped by what powerful people want and believe, generating riches, social respect, cultural prominence, and further political voice for those already powerful. For most of the rest of us, there is the illusion of progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower and Progress\u003c\/em\u003e by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson debunks modern techno-optimism through a dazzling, original account of how technological choices have changed the course of history. From vivid stories of how the economic surplus of the Middle Ages was appropriated by an ecclesiastical elite to build cathedrals while the peasants starved, to the making of vast fortunes from digital technologies today as millions are pushed towards poverty, we see how the path of technology is determined and who influences its trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve the true potential of innovation, we need to ensure technology is creating new jobs and opportunities rather than marginalising most people, through automated work and political passivity. We need to use the tremendous digital advances of the last half century to create useful and empowering tools, rather than \"so-so\" technologies that replace workers but fail to improve productivity, seizing back control from a small elite of hubristic, messianic tech leaders pursuing their own interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their breakthrough economic theory and manifesto for building a better society, Acemoglu and Johnson provide the understanding and vision to reimagine and reshape the path of technology and create true shared prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45712723411180,"sku":"9781399804462","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399804462.jpg?v=1725990606"},{"product_id":"power-and-progress-by-simon-johnson-9781399804479","title":"Power and Progress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWINNERS OF THE 2024 NOBEL PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE \u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE LIONEL GELBER PRIZE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e TECHNOLOGY BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATED WITH A NEW PREFACE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The blueprint we need for the challenges ahead' — Shoshana Zuboff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'If you are not already an addict of Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson's previous books, \u003ci\u003ePower and Progress\u003c\/i\u003e is guaranteed to make you one' — Jared Diamond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A breathtaking tour of the history and future of technology' — Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA bold new interpretation of why technology benefits the elites - and how we must reshape the path of innovation to create true shared prosperity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA thousand years of history make one thing clear: progress is not automatic but depends on the choices we make. Much of the wealth generated by agricultural advances during the Middle Ages was captured by the Church while the peasants starved. The first hundred years of industrialisation delivered stagnant incomes for workers, while making a few people rich. Throughout the world today, digital technologies and artificial intelligence increase inequality and undermine democracy. It doesn't have to be this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePower and Progress\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates that the path of technology was once - and can again be - brought under control. With their breakthrough economic theory and manifesto for a better society, Acemoglu and Johnson provide the vision to reshape how we innovate so we can create real prosperity for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on 14 October 2024.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833432396012,"sku":"9781399804479","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10412853482686.jpg?v=1758457991"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/simon-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}