The Transformation of Tomorrow

The fourth industrial revolution is transforming the economy, society and “the very essence of human nature.” Critics fear the changes will eliminate jobs and raise inequality. Yet some global corporate and government leaders are confident that, with effort, the fourth industrial revolution can foster a “digital dividend” that creates jobs, elevates productivity, increases government transparency and prompts greater equality for women, among other benefits, rather than a “digital divide” that exacerbates disparities. Ensuring a fair distribution of any “economic surplus” generated will require extending Internet connectivity to the four billion people who...