Who recommended The War on Normal People?

3 people have recommended The War on Normal People in the interviews, articles and reading lists we track, including Nat Eliason, James Altucher and Daymond John. Each name links to their full reading list.

Is The War on Normal People worth reading?

3 people we track recommend it. It is best for: a municipal policy aide drafting a briefing on automation risks for a city council — gets a concise narrative and usable policy talking points to frame local debate quickly.; a mid-career HR manager at a manufacturing firm worried about automation-driven layoffs — helps anticipate which roles are vulnerable and prepares you for likely public-policy conversations.; a high-school civics or introductory-college-economics teacher preparing a class on technology and work — supplies accessible examples and a clear policy stance to spark discussion.. It may not suit: you'll likely put it down when the tone shifts from case studies to repeated forecasts and advocacy-heavy passages — readers who dislike repetition and polemical voice will lose patience.; annoying if you prefer careful, footnoted economic modeling or balanced academic nuance; the book favors persuasive argument over technical detail.; not ideal if you want hands-on career steps or exercises — lacks practical, individual-level tools and contains no exercises for immediate personal planning..

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The War on Normal People: Recommended by 3 People

Name: The War on Normal People
Author: Andrew Yang

From entrepreneur Andrew Yang, the founder of Venture for America, an eyeopening look at how new technologies are erasing millions of jobs before our eyesand a rallying cry for the urgent steps America must take, including Universal Basic Income, to stabilize our economy. The shift toward automation is about to create a tsunami of unemployment. N...