Miguel Goede

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this article is to reflect on the future of education in the context that there might not be enough jobs in the future. In this sense, it is also a reflection on work and living in the future. Methodology/Approach: A literature review was conducted for this study. Findings: A future without enough jobs for people is a possible scenario, particularly among the younger generation. Thus the major research question is to find out whether this is a universal scenario. Not much thought has been given to the possibility of educating people to deal with temporary or structural unemployment. The brain of the human is wired to work and to maintain a job. Studies show that when people are unemployed, their health and social conditions deteriorate, among others. As a result, how can we teach people to live a good life? What other policies can be put in place to support unemployed individuals? The Universal basic income (UBI) is not sufficient because employment is more than a means to obtain an income as work is the main interface of the individual with the collectivity. Originality/value of the paper: The possible reality that a significant part of society might be unemployed in the future, and their need to be educated to cope with this situation is not enough discussed in the academic world. This paper addresses the need to explore this situation further.

Key words: unemployment; education; robots; artificial intelligence; universal basic income; share economy; voluntarism