Andrew Bailey warns that the kind of displacement in employment will be comparable with that of the early 19th century.

Across the long span of human history, only a few inventions have fundamentally reshaped civilisation. Fire pushed back darkness, the wheel conquered distance, agriculture stabilised societies, iron ...

Explore the limitations of Joel Mokyr's narrative on science, technology, and economic growth, emphasizing broader societal ...

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Oregon from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Florida from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Imagine what life would be like without your phone, the internet, or even something as simple as electricity. It’s hard to ...

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Pennsylvania from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Florida from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Georgia from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in North Carolina from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Massachusetts from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.