In reply to Gordon Rae.

Much of knowledge work I would classify as Labour as well, hence my use of the term Talent. As I mentioned on Twitter, with its 140 character limitations, this is one of my earlier posts on the subject. Basically, I am observing that any work, including knowledge work, that can be put into a flow chart or algorithm, will be automated. Only Talent - based on passion, creativity, initiative (not just intelligence) - will find meaningful work in what is emerging as "the second machine age". Therefore, all of our 20th century constructs around the "job" and how "Labour" is managed, should be reconsidered. Here are my latest thoughts on this topic: