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Working with Robots by Ron Cohen

The symbiotic workforce (humans + machines) of the future. Will be published in Dec, 2019

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Working with Robots by Ron Cohen

Working with Robots by Ron Cohen

Working with Robots by Ron Cohen

Working with Robots by Ron Cohen

Working with Robots by Ron Cohen

The symbiotic workforce (humans + machines) of the future. Will be published in Dec, 2019

The symbiotic workforce (humans + machines) of the future. Will be published in Dec, 2019

The symbiotic workforce (humans + machines) of the future. Will be published in Dec, 2019

The symbiotic workforce (humans + machines) of the future. Will be published in Dec, 2019

Ron Cohen
Ron Cohen
Ron Cohen
Ron Cohen
3 Campaigns |
Washington DC, United States
$1,395 USD 28 backers
34% of $4,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
For the past year I’ve been working on my book #WorkingwithRobots: The Symbiotic Workforce (Humans + Machines) of the Future. Most conversations about the Future of Work focus on how new technologies and ways of working -such as AI-will dramatically reshape modern industries. But very few answers what the earth’s 7.4 billion humans should be doing now to prepare for an unpredictable future? With more than 20 interviews, Case studies & Frame works, I’m sure you’ll find here practical information.

 

Story of My Book

My name is Ron Cohen and I am the author of Working With Robots.

As artificial intelligence invades more and more aspects of our lives, the big questions on everyone’s mind is how it will affect our jobs. Will we eventually enjoy the luxury of working just a few hours a week while bots handle all the most disagreeable chores for us? Or will AI systems take all the good jobs, leaving us in a permanent underclass? and how do we prepare ourselves to an unpredictable future?

We need to prepare students of today for the jobs of tomorrow while also helping today’s workforce reskill and upskill to meet changing requirements. As it turns out, the future of work conversation is inherently a future of education conversation.

A lot of people who are concerned about the future of work have no idea what skills to study or master. Nobody wants to waste time and money acquiring skills that won’t be of use in the future. We will gradually reach a period where some human skills will not be needed.  This book will have the greatest impact on students, but regardless where you are in your career—this book is relevant, a must-read, and timely.


In this book, you'll learn about the following:

  • As artificial intelligence invades more and more aspects of our lives, one of the big questions on everyone’s mind is how it will affect our jobs?
  • Should you trust universities to prepare you for the future of work? Will your college diploma still have any value 15, 10 or even 5 years from now?
  • How you can leverage your human advantage to put yourself in a better position to Work with Robots?

My hope is that, reading this book, you’ll understand the impact that AI is going to have on the future work, and by knowing that you’ll understand the actions you need to take to leverage your skills will help you understand the transformation in the world of work and education and help you create a process for more personal accountability.

The Book - Working With Robots

The book is written in 3 Parts:

Part 1, Chapters 1-4. Contains the introduction + additional chapters. Exploring the Future of Work, and the trends that will shape the way we work and transform our workplace

Part 2, Chapters 5-7. Contains what changes our education system needs to make to meet the rapidly changing requirements of the industry.

Part 3, Chapters 8-9. Contains what students today can do to prepare for an unpredictable future.

What I Need & What You'll Get

This book will be published with New Degree Press. I set up the pre-order tiers to help cover the costs for publishing my book. Money raised will go towards the following:
  • The Editor I will work with to revise and publish my manuscript in December, 2019
  • The Cover Design of my Book - the mockups you see currently are a placeholder!
  • The Layout Design for the interior of my book (Physical Copy, Ebook Formats)
  • The Copyediting for My Book - to make help polish the grammar and spelling prior to publication
  • The Launch & Promotion Efforts for my book - when I ultimately publish this Winter
I am also offering some exclusive rewards for people who pre-order my book now. You will receive:
  • A personally signed copy of my book when I publish
  • A Personal, handwritten thank you note for pre-ordering my book
  • Your Name will appear in a Special, Acknowledgements Section of my book (“with Special Thanks to”)
  • Early access to the Introduction of my Book and my entire manuscript, with the opportunity to review it and give me early feedback
  • The opportunity to help give me feedback and be involved in selecting my cover
  • I will do a book topic/workshop seminar where I will share experience the experiences of writing my book

And more...

About the Author

Ron Cohen is a certified AI & Business strategy from MIT Sloan Executive Education, and hold an MBA from Georgetown McDonough School of Business. He is passionate about innovative technology, and enjoy talking about the Impact of Disruptive Technologies on Jobs, Skills and education. He’s a future enthusiast, a world-class ping-pong player, and a mediocre karaoke singer.

Risks & Challenges

The biggest challenge with publishing a book is delivering the finished book to the backer, specifically my mailing of the book to you. I have eliminated this risk by building into the campaign the mailing and shipping costs of your signed copies to you within each pre-order tier.

The risk of delivering the pre-sale copies of my book is contingent on the publisher we use. I will be working closely with New Degree Press to make sure we get the earliest possible ship date of the signed book copy to you. We will keep all pre-sale backers up-to-date as my book hits each key milestone and publishes. You will know when the copies of my book you pre-ordered are expected to ship.

Other Ways You Can Help

Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:
  • Please Share my Pre-sale Campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with your friends, family and network. Please use #WWR and tag me as well as my publisher, New Degree Press so we can help amplify your efforts.
  • You can easily share my Pre-Sale Campaign Page via Indiegogo at the top of the page
  • Please share my book with 5 friends, family members, or co-workers who you think would enjoy it. Please do this as a text message or Direct Message on social media.

Thank you so much of all of your love and support!

Thanks again,
Ron Cohen

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Pre-order My Paperback

Pre-order My Paperback

$40 USD
You will Receive a Signed Paperback Copy of my Book. You will help me Select the Cover for my Book. + All Previous Tiers.
Included Items
  • Signed Paperback Edition
  • All Previous Tiers
  • Help Me Select My Cover
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
9 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Two Copies + Personal Note

Two Copies + Personal Note

$100 USD
You will receive 2 signed copies of my book (made out the recipients of your choosing). I will send you a Personal Thank You along with the copies of my Book. + All Previous Tiers.
Included Items
  • Signed Paperback Edition [2]
  • All Previous Tiers
  • Personal Thank You Note
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Five Copies + Acknowledgement

Five Copies + Acknowledgement

$200 USD
You will receive 5 signed copies of my book (made out the recipients of your choosing). Your Name will appear with Special Recognition in the Acknowledgement Section of my Book. + All Previous Tiers.
Included Items
  • Signed Paperback Edition [5]
  • All Previous Tiers
  • Acknowledgements Recognition
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Ten Copies + Book Talk

Ten Copies + Book Talk

$350 USD
You will receive 10 signed copies of my book (made out the recipients of your choosing). I will give a "Book Talk" to you and a selected group of guests, where I will share my experiences Creating my Book, and more. Your Name will appear with Special Recognition in the Acknowledgement Section of my Book. + All Previous Tiers.
Included Items
  • Signed Paperback Edition [10]
  • All Previous Tiers
  • Acknowledgements Recognition
  • Author Book Talk
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Superfan

Superfan

$1,000 USD
You will receive 25 signed copies of my book (made out the recipients of your choosing). Your Name will appear with Extra Special Recognition in the Acknowledgement Section of my Book. + All Previous Tiers.
Included Items
  • Signed Paperback Edition [25]
  • All Previous Tiers
  • Acknowledgements Recognition
  • Author Book Talk
Estimated Shipping
December 2019
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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