MADDIE KASPER

Allison Pugh: "The Last Human Job"

Allison Pugh, professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University, gave a public lecture at UW-Eau Claire on her new book, "The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World," and held a student Q&A about preparing for a career in the world of AI. Pugh explored how emerging technology shapes work, emphasized the importance of meaningful "connective labor" in the digital and AI era.