Official book-release press conference for The Paradox of Progress: AI, Automation and the New Instability by Dr. Amir Bagherpour

Join us for the official book-release press conference for The Paradox of Progress: AI, Automation and the New Instability by Dr. Amir Bagherpour.

This convening brings together leaders across business, technology, government, and media to examine one of the defining challenges of our era: what happens when technological progress accelerates faster than the institutions designed to manage it.

Grounded in quantitative modeling, empirical research, and economic and political history, The Paradox of Progress explains why productivity gains from AI and automation do not automatically translate into broad-based prosperity. Instead, it shows how the growing gap between exponential technological capability and slower-moving social, economic, and political institutions can generate instability, concentration of gains, and long-term systemic risk.

The discussion will explore implications for labor markets, corporate strategy, public policy, and national competitiveness, offering a framework for understanding why even advanced economies face mounting pressures despite unprecedented technological power. The book moves beyond surface-level optimism or fear, presenting a rigorous, data-driven analysis of how societies can adapt—or fail to adapt—under conditions of rapid automation.

Topics include:

• AI-driven productivity versus institutional readiness

• Labor disruption and the future of work

• Corporate redesign for the AI era

• Institutional resilience and sovereign competitiveness

Speakers & Format:

The program will feature remarks by the author followed by a moderated discussion with invited executives, policymakers, and subject-matter experts. The format is designed to encourage substantive dialogue across sectors, with time for audience questions and press engagement.

The Paradox of Progress situates its arguments within today’s economic, geopolitical, and technological landscape.

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https://www.apredicts.com/tfpstability