In The Future of the Professions, the authors examine how internet connectivity and advanced AI systems are poised to reinvent expert roles—challenging century-old models in law, medicine, education, architecture, and more.
Based on in-depth research across a dozen fields, the book argues that digital platforms and intelligent tools can democratize specialized knowledge, offering practical expertise on-demand, often at minimal cost and without any face-to-face interaction.
- Challenges traditional professional monopolies and the “grand bargain”
- Introduces five new models for distributing expertise
- Explores policy implications for employment and online gatekeeping
Each chapter includes case studies that illustrate how emerging platforms and algorithms are already reshaping client expectations, professional skill sets, and the very definition of expertise.
Ideal for policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and consultants who want to understand how evolving technology will reshape professional services, workforce dynamics, and access to expert knowledge globally. This timely analysis provides a clear roadmap for future-proofing professional services in the 21st century.
