Technology was supposed to make our work easier and give us more free time. But instead of relief, we got higher demands—for cleanliness, performance, care, and our presence. We were supposed to work less and live better, but instead we are tired and overworked. Machines did not take our jobs away, they just changed their form.
Most of the work that holds society together is invisible. And most often, it is women who bear the burden. Caring for children, the elderly, the household, or relationships is almost never paid, but society would not function without it. Philosopher Helen Hester and economist Nick Srnicek argue that the future of work is not in the office, but in care. How can this work be redistributed and valued, both individually and systemically, so that it is not just a duty? And how should we deal with the precious commodity that is free time? Pavla Hubálková guides us through this topic—between technology, families, and a future that can truly be ours.
The Czech voices of Helen Hester and Nick Srnick were generated using Eleven Labs' artificial intelligence tool.
The episode was released on 9.7.2025