History of Ideology: Beyond AI Capitalism
About this ebook
As AI and automation disrupt every industry, the old equation of “work for wages, wages for survival” is beginning to collapse. This book argues that capitalism, while revolutionary in its time, has reached its limits on a finite planet. Endless growth, resource extraction and privatisation of the commons can no longer sustain human well-being - nor can they survive the technological shockwave that is eliminating the very jobs capitalism depends on.
Instead of painting a picture of doom, History of Ideology offers a hopeful, practical vision for what comes next. It calls for a new compass beyond GDP, one that measures human flourishing rather than raw production. It explores tools such as Universal Basic Income, sovereign wealth funds, platform cooperatives and data trusts as the building blocks of a post-capitalist economy. And it imagines a future where purpose, creativity, environmental restoration and care work become the centre of human life.
This is a book about history, technology and economics - but ultimately, it is a book about choice. The future is not something that happens to us. It is something we build.
About the author
Ylia Callan is a writer and independent thinker focused on the intersection of technology, economics, and human meaning. With a passion for exploring deep questions about society’s future, Ylia combines historical insight with a forward-looking vision to help readers understand not just where we have been, but where we are headed. History of Ideology: Beyond AI Capitalism is the culmination of years of reflection on how humanity can navigate the collapse of old systems and create a new economy that works for people and planet alike.
