{"podcast":{"title":"Nexus Institute for Work and AI: The Debate","slug":"nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate-7782572","podcast_index_feed_id":7782572,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/niwaitd","website_url":"https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2f88b80e-a4da-11f1-9685-2f4c662cddea/image/c59eb3ff7bcc36fdbc740d5075665f01.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"WRKdefined","episode_count":105,"summary":"Where cutting-edge research meets real conversation. Join us as we debate the findings from the Nexus Institute—exploring how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and organizations. Each episode brings rigorous insights to life through dynamic discussion, helping you navigate technological transformation while building workplaces where innovation and human potential flourish together.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-30T16:18:15.170889+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate-7782572"},"episode":{"title":"A Debate about the Moral Crisis of Disposability in the AI Era","slug":"a-debate-about-the-moral-crisis-of-disposability-in-the-ai-era","published_at":"2026-08-18T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate-7782572/a-debate-about-the-moral-crisis-of-disposability-in-the-ai-era","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate-7782572","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED7977912151.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED7977912151.mp3","summary":"This research explores the burgeoning moral and economic crisis of \"disposability\" within the modern workforce, a trend significantly intensified by the rise of artificial intelligence. Approximately 35% of American workers now occupy precarious roles as contractors, freelancers, or marginal employees who lack job security, benefits, and organizational commitment. While companies often adopt these \"disposable\" models to minimize short-term costs, the research highlights severe hidden consequences, including diminished productivity, higher safety risks, and profound psychological distress for individuals. To counter this dehumanization, the research showcases successful organizations that prioritize procedural justice, transparent communication, and worker investment. Ultimately, the research argues for a fundamental shift in policy and corporate governance to restore human dignity and protect the social contract in an increasingly automated age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.","meta_description":"This research explores the burgeoning moral and economic crisis of \"disposability\" within the modern workforce, a trend significantly intensified by the r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1765,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate-7782572/episodes/a-debate-about-the-moral-crisis-of-disposability-in-the-ai-era/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nexus-institute-for-work-and-ai-the-debate-7782572/a-debate-about-the-moral-crisis-of-disposability-in-the-ai-era.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}