What Is The Meaning Of Work?

Roy Bahat was worried. His company invests in new technology like AI to make businesses more efficient -- but, he wondered, what was AI doing to the people whose jobs might change, go away or become less fulfilling? The question sent him on a two-year research odyssey to discover what motivates people, and why we work. In this conversation with curator Bryn Freedman, he shares what he learned, including some surprising insights that will shape the conversation about the future of our jobs.

About the speakers Roy Bahat · Venture capitalist Roy Bahat invests in the future of work, with a focus on automation, data, robotics, media, productivity tools and more. Bryn Freedman · Editorial director and curator, TED Institute Bryn Freedman helps those who want to give the "talk of their lives" in a clear, passionate and authentic way. This talk was presented at a TED Salon event given in partnership with Zebra Technologies. TED editors featured it among our selections on the home page. Read more about TED Salons.