Beyond the Traditional Workplace: Dematerialized Work and the Future of Human Labour

The modern digital economy is reshaping the nature of work, shifting value creation from physical production to intangible, platform-mediated services.This article explores the concept of work dematerialization and its effects on human labour, focusing on the roles of Artificial Intelligence (AI), algorithmic management, and new employment policies.A critical approach is adopted to examine how the labour economy can adapt to these changes, highlighting the need to redefine work as a social good.