The Future of Work
Since Generation Z has begun entering the workforce, debates swirl around whether young Americans are working too much or not enough. Following Scott Winship’s article in Fusion, Young Voices and Fusion Magazine will host a discussion Tuesday, September 17th to tease out the nuances and future possibilities of what work could—or should—look like for young Americans.
Scott Winship, Sam Hammond, Leah Libresco Sargeant, and David McGarry will sit down to delve into the evolving work ethic (or lack thereof) and the economic implications of modern labor trends. From the rise of "quiet quitting" and remote work slacking to policy concerns over welfare incentives, our panel will examine the critiques facing Generation Z’s approach to work.
On the flip side, we’ll also explore the argument that traditional work may become less relevant in the future. With voices advocating for a greater focus on family life and the potential productivity gains from AI, some suggest that the next generation could thrive with a reduced emphasis on conventional work structures.
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the future of work for the next generation.
Doors open at 5:00pm, debate begins at 6:00pm
Scott Winship is a senior fellow and the director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches social mobility and the causes and effects of poverty. He also focuses on economic insecurity and inequality, among other poverty issues.
Samuel Hammond is Senior Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, where his research focuses on innovation and science policy and the institutional impact of disruptive technologies. He previously worked as the director of social policy for the Niskanen Center, where he remains a senior fellow; as an economist for the Government of Canada specializing in regional economic development; and as a graduate research fellow for the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
Leah Libresco Sargeant works on family policy in Washington DC. She is the author of Arriving at Amen and Building the Benedict Option, and her next book is The Dignity of Dependence. She runs the substack Other Feminisms (OtherFeminisms.com) focused on how to advocate for women in a world that too often treats us like defective men.
David B. McGarry is a Policy Analyst at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. He has written extensively on a wide range of topics related to economics, history, and law. He has reported on tech policy and telecommunications, particularly at the Federal Communications Commission and on Capitol Hill, and his analysis has appeared in such publications as The Hill, Reason, and National Review.