Nicholas Johnson is an economist and mathematician. He is the Principal Economist at Economists Without Borders. He also holds research and teaching positions at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the Australian National University, and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and economics (with First Class Honours) from Queensland University of Technology. Nicholas is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. Brendan Markey-Towler is a behavioural, institutional, evolutionary economist and an Associate with Economists Without Borders. He was previously a Senior Advisor at Evidn, a global behavioural science company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. He has researched and taught at the University of Queensland, RMIT University, and University College London and holds a PhD in behavioural, institutional, and evolutionary economics and Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours and a University Medal from the University of Queensland.

"Nicholas Johnson and Brendan Markey-Towler have written a must-read guide to understanding the fourth industrial revolution, its socioeconomic impact, and ways to seize opportunities and overcome possible challenges. I’m definitely recommending this to anyone who wants to stay ahead as we continue to integrate technology in different industries and business processes." Tasmin Trezise, President of Workforce.com"Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is an essential explainer on the future of socio-economic development. Without oversimplifying, it comprehensively dissects the vast terrains of General Purpose Technologies and Mega Technologies through the lens of Brisbane Club Model and its network effect. Nicholas and Brendan highlight the critical structural transformation that is presently underway, and provide the theoretical framework required to understand this change and its future implications. As we navigate the complex cascading effects of globalisation, Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution explores crucial insights on how individuals, groups, and communities can effectively leverage these technological advancements. The book uniquely captures the cultural, behavioural, and society metamorphosis propelled by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Backed with insightful case studies and a coherent conceptual understanding, Nicholas and Brendan’s writing flows between meta-themes of evolutionary economic and social organisation to practical advice to leverage the potential of emerging technologies. For developing countries like India, and entrepreneurial individuals and communities, Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a must read. It will help you realise your untapped economic capabilities and orient them to leverage the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In times of disconcerting uncertainty and upheaval, Nicholas and Brendan write with astounding clarity." Utkarsh Amitabh, Founder of Network Capital

• 1. Introduction: how and why to understand the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Part I: Industrial revolutions: what they are, why they matter, how to analyse them; 2. Industrial revolutions past, present and future: a brief overview of how we got here and where we’re going; 3. The telos of industrial revolutions: how what people value drives the adoption of new technologies; 4. The "Brisbane Club" model: mind, society, economy as complex evolving networks; Part II: Internet: hyper-competition, hyper-growth and the struggle for attention in global markets; 5. Global markets and the struggle for attention: communication and platforms in the rapidly-evolving internet age; 6. The ocean in your pocket: case studies in global markets and the struggle for attention; Part III: Artificial Intelligence: radical automation and expansion of human capability; 7. The I Robot future: human work in an age of artificial intelligence; 8. The ghost and the machine: case studies in the I Robot future; Part IV: Blockchain: decentralising power, authority and the design of systems of governance; 9. The entrepreneurship of rules: institutions in an age of blockchain; 10. Leaderless revolutions: case studies in the entrepreneurship of rules; Part V: Discussion and conclusions: harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution in systems building; 11. The new economy: opportunities, challenges, and what to do about them; 12. Epilogue: a call to engage with a brave new world, and to have contingency plans

Nicholas Johnson is an economist and mathematician. He is the Principal Economist at Economists Without Borders. He also holds research and teaching positions at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the Australian National University, and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and economics (with First Class Honours) from Queensland University of Technology. Nicholas is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. Brendan Markey-Towler is a behavioural, institutional, evolutionary economist and an Associate with Economists Without Borders. He was previously a Senior Advisor at Evidn, a global behavioural science company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. He has researched and taught at the University of Queensland, RMIT University, and University College London and holds a PhD in behavioural, institutional, and evolutionary economics and Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours and a University Medal from the University of Queensland.

"Nicholas Johnson and Brendan Markey-Towler have written a must-read guide to understanding the fourth industrial revolution, its socioeconomic impact, and ways to seize opportunities and overcome possible challenges. I’m definitely recommending this to anyone who wants to stay ahead as we continue to integrate technology in different industries and business processes." Tasmin Trezise, President of Workforce.com"Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is an essential explainer on the future of socio-economic development. Without oversimplifying, it comprehensively dissects the vast terrains of General Purpose Technologies and Mega Technologies through the lens of Brisbane Club Model and its network effect. Nicholas and Brendan highlight the critical structural transformation that is presently underway, and provide the theoretical framework required to understand this change and its future implications. As we navigate the complex cascading effects of globalisation, Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution explores crucial insights on how individuals, groups, and communities can effectively leverage these technological advancements. The book uniquely captures the cultural, behavioural, and society metamorphosis propelled by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Backed with insightful case studies and a coherent conceptual understanding, Nicholas and Brendan’s writing flows between meta-themes of evolutionary economic and social organisation to practical advice to leverage the potential of emerging technologies. For developing countries like India, and entrepreneurial individuals and communities, Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a must read. It will help you realise your untapped economic capabilities and orient them to leverage the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In times of disconcerting uncertainty and upheaval, Nicholas and Brendan write with astounding clarity." Utkarsh Amitabh, Founder of Network Capital

• 1. Introduction: how and why to understand the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Part I: Industrial revolutions: what they are, why they matter, how to analyse them; 2. Industrial revolutions past, present and future: a brief overview of how we got here and where we’re going; 3. The telos of industrial revolutions: how what people value drives the adoption of new technologies; 4. The "Brisbane Club" model: mind, society, economy as complex evolving networks; Part II: Internet: hyper-competition, hyper-growth and the struggle for attention in global markets; 5. Global markets and the struggle for attention: communication and platforms in the rapidly-evolving internet age; 6. The ocean in your pocket: case studies in global markets and the struggle for attention; Part III: Artificial Intelligence: radical automation and expansion of human capability; 7. The I Robot future: human work in an age of artificial intelligence; 8. The ghost and the machine: case studies in the I Robot future; Part IV: Blockchain: decentralising power, authority and the design of systems of governance; 9. The entrepreneurship of rules: institutions in an age of blockchain; 10. Leaderless revolutions: case studies in the entrepreneurship of rules; Part V: Discussion and conclusions: harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution in systems building; 11. The new economy: opportunities, challenges, and what to do about them; 12. Epilogue: a call to engage with a brave new world, and to have contingency plans

Nicholas Johnson is an economist and mathematician. He is the Principal Economist at Economists Without Borders. He also holds research and teaching positions at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the Australian National University, and undergraduate degrees in mathematics and economics (with First Class Honours) from Queensland University of Technology. Nicholas is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. Brendan Markey-Towler is a behavioural, institutional, evolutionary economist and an Associate with Economists Without Borders. He was previously a Senior Advisor at Evidn, a global behavioural science company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. He has researched and taught at the University of Queensland, RMIT University, and University College London and holds a PhD in behavioural, institutional, and evolutionary economics and Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours and a University Medal from the University of Queensland.

"Nicholas Johnson and Brendan Markey-Towler have written a must-read guide to understanding the fourth industrial revolution, its socioeconomic impact, and ways to seize opportunities and overcome possible challenges. I’m definitely recommending this to anyone who wants to stay ahead as we continue to integrate technology in different industries and business processes." Tasmin Trezise, President of Workforce.com"Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is an essential explainer on the future of socio-economic development. Without oversimplifying, it comprehensively dissects the vast terrains of General Purpose Technologies and Mega Technologies through the lens of Brisbane Club Model and its network effect. Nicholas and Brendan highlight the critical structural transformation that is presently underway, and provide the theoretical framework required to understand this change and its future implications. As we navigate the complex cascading effects of globalisation, Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution explores crucial insights on how individuals, groups, and communities can effectively leverage these technological advancements. The book uniquely captures the cultural, behavioural, and society metamorphosis propelled by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Backed with insightful case studies and a coherent conceptual understanding, Nicholas and Brendan’s writing flows between meta-themes of evolutionary economic and social organisation to practical advice to leverage the potential of emerging technologies. For developing countries like India, and entrepreneurial individuals and communities, Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a must read. It will help you realise your untapped economic capabilities and orient them to leverage the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In times of disconcerting uncertainty and upheaval, Nicholas and Brendan write with astounding clarity." Utkarsh Amitabh, Founder of Network Capital

• 1. Introduction: how and why to understand the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Part I: Industrial revolutions: what they are, why they matter, how to analyse them; 2. Industrial revolutions past, present and future: a brief overview of how we got here and where we’re going; 3. The telos of industrial revolutions: how what people value drives the adoption of new technologies; 4. The "Brisbane Club" model: mind, society, economy as complex evolving networks; Part II: Internet: hyper-competition, hyper-growth and the struggle for attention in global markets; 5. Global markets and the struggle for attention: communication and platforms in the rapidly-evolving internet age; 6. The ocean in your pocket: case studies in global markets and the struggle for attention; Part III: Artificial Intelligence: radical automation and expansion of human capability; 7. The I Robot future: human work in an age of artificial intelligence; 8. The ghost and the machine: case studies in the I Robot future; Part IV: Blockchain: decentralising power, authority and the design of systems of governance; 9. The entrepreneurship of rules: institutions in an age of blockchain; 10. Leaderless revolutions: case studies in the entrepreneurship of rules; Part V: Discussion and conclusions: harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution in systems building; 11. The new economy: opportunities, challenges, and what to do about them; 12. Epilogue: a call to engage with a brave new world, and to have contingency plans