Allison J. Pugh

Allison J. Pugh is an American sociologist and professor at Johns Hopkins University whose research focuses on work, care and the economy of dignity. She has written extensively about how economic insecurity affects families, relationships and the meaning people find in their labour. The Last Human Job examines what happens to the human connections at the heart of caregiving, teaching, therapy and other relational work as automation and AI transform the workplace. Pugh's research is rigorous and her writing is accessible, making complex social questions feel urgent and personal. Her audiobooks and books are compelling listening for anyone thinking about the future of work, the value of human connection, and what we risk losing as technology reshapes how we live and work together.