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Innovation has been the source of increased wealth, new technologies, and growth at a rapid pace over the past two centuries. Our society either lauds the individuals who drive change as innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders or denigrates them as mavericks out of touch with reality. Often the technologies they invent rely on creative destruction to drive their successes, but this raises the question of when its acceptable or not. Join us for an exploration of case studies of innovators, innovation, and regulation. When does creative destruction cross the line into complete destruction? Can regulation keep guardrails on the creative process or is it always a step behind?

Join the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on January 21, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Eastern time, for “Beyond 9 to 5: Facilitating Good Jobs for People with Unpredictable Schedules.” This conversation will explore a range of strategies for ensuring that those who need a flexible and adaptable work arrangement don’t have to endure low quality jobs and low wages.

In 2024, the Aspen Institute’s Future of Work Initiative launched an editorial series examining the lessons learned from a decade of “future of work” discourse, with contributions from leaders in academia, business, labor, policy, and philanthropy.