Andrea Komlosy

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Andrea Komlosy is a distinguished historian and social scientist whose research spans global labor history, economic cycles, and the transformative impacts of digitalization. Her work critically examines the intersection of technological change and societal evolution, particularly through the lens of world-systems theory. In her notable paper "Turn of an Era. Corona, Big Data and the Cybernetic Future" (2023), Komlosy synthesizes business, hegemonic, and evolutionary cycles to argue that the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and big data marks a pivotal transition from industrial to cybernetic modes of production. Drawing on the frameworks of Grinin and Korotayev, she illuminates how this shift represents a major turning point in global economic history. While her citation counts reflect a focused, emerging body of work, Komlosy’s contributions are widely recognized for their interdisciplinary depth, bridging history, economics, and technology studies. Her scholarship offers a compelling framework for understanding contemporary crises and the future of work, making her a vital voice for students and researchers exploring the dynamics of global change.