Karl Marx didn’t live to see the rise of artificial intelligence, but he had a good sense of where things might be heading. Writing in the thick of the 19th-century Industrial Revolution, Marx was ...

According to a Gallup poll published in January, employee engagement in the U.S. dropped significantly in 2024, to the lowest point it’s seen in nearly a decade, with only 31% of employees engaged.

Key points Marx’s theory of alienation remains relevant as AI reshapes the modern workplace experience. Automation can strip workers of control, creativity, and connection, increasing emotional ...