Sam Weston

The Next Great Transformation Needs a Great Transition

From Polanyi to AGI and the fight to re-embed intelligence in society.

Sam Weston · June 8, 2026 · Published on Substack

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AI is transforming the conditions of work and society. Drawing on Karl Polanyi and the experience of globalization, this essay argues for a deliberate transition that protects security, shares gains, and expands democratic agency.

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