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Working: 2050 is a series of fictional interviews with workers of the future.
Inspired by Studs Terkel’s Working and Max Brooks’ World War Z, we want to know:
What will work look like in 30 years?
Read here.
Listen here.
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Wait who is Studs Terkel? What is “Working”?
Read this.
Is it a utopia or a dystopia?
It depends — a world where this can get published/isn’t just a feudal hellscape is optimistic, no?
For now, we’re assuming it’s somewhere in the middle — utopia for some, dystopia for some, a fun combo that leans towards dystopia for most. Kind of like now.
Can I write/record/draw an interview?
Yes! Working 2050 essays are 800–1000 words, and include an audio component.
To pitch, send your title/outline/deadline here. We try to stay world consistent + not do the same job. If you’re interested, check out previous versions here.
