Michael A. Peters

University of Waikato, Beijing Normal University

Papers

Total Citations

249

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About

Michael A. Peters is a prominent educational philosopher and policy theorist whose scholarship sits at the intersection of technology, labor, and the future of learning. Best known for his incisive analysis of **technological unemployment and the Fourth Industrial Revolution**, Peters has made significant contributions to understanding how automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data are fundamentally reshaping labor markets and educational systems worldwide. His widely cited 2016 paper, "Technological Unemployment: Educating for the Fourth Industrial Revolution" (229 citations), established him as a leading voice on the urgent challenge of preparing learners for a world in which machines increasingly displace human workers. Peters argues compellingly that education systems must adapt radically, championing open, affordable, and accessible higher education ecosystems capable of responding to the geometric pace of technological change. Beyond economic disruption, Peters extends his inquiry into the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies. His work on roboethics interrogates the moral frameworks governing human-robot relationships in educational and social contexts, drawing on foundational principles of harm prevention and human autonomy. Across his body of work, Peters combines philosophical depth with policy relevance, making him an essential reference for researchers, educators, and policymakers navigating the profound uncertainties of our technological moment.