Rethinking with Dror Poleg

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Rethinking with Dror Poleg

Weekly insights on the future of work, cities, and markets. Hosted by Dror Poleg, with occasional guests. Dror Poleg writes about the future of work, cities, and markets. His ideas have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and beyond. A former tech entrepreneur, private equity investor, and combat veteran, he explores how technology is rewriting the rules of productivity, power, and investing. Subscribe to Dror's weekly newsletter on DrorPoleg.com

  1. Are We in a Bubble?

    1D AGO

    Are We in a Bubble?

    In a world of intangible assets, the only way to identify a bubble is to see it pop. Originally published on July 9, 2025. Written and read by Dror Poleg. Dror Poleg is an award-winning author and speaker focused on the future of work, cities, and markets. His insights have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and beyond. Drawing on his diverse background as a tech entrepreneur, private equity investor, and combat veteran, Dror explores how technology is rewriting the rules of productivity and power.

    5 min
  2. AI Is Too Busy To Take Your Job

    MAY 12

    AI Is Too Busy To Take Your Job

    Energy Is Too Valuable to Waste on Tasks Humans Can Do. Originally published on May 12, 2025, here. Written by Dror Poleg. ___ Dror Poleg writes about the future of work, cities, and markets. His ideas have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and beyond. A former tech entrepreneur, private equity investor, and combat veteran, he explores how technology is rewriting the rules of productivity, power, and investing.

    4 min
  3. Everything Not Forbidden Is Compulsory

    MAY 12

    Everything Not Forbidden Is Compulsory

    Someone is going to try it. Why not you? Originally published on May 2, 2025, here. A couple of related pieces to help you along the way: The Nonlinear Economy provides more context on the economic change we are living through.Playing Like You're Winning, on the mindset required to succeed in this new environment. This newsletter was written to myself, but I hope you enjoyed it, too. If you did, please share it. ___ Dror Poleg writes about the future of work, cities, and markets. His ideas have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and beyond. A former tech entrepreneur, private equity investor, and combat veteran, he explores how technology is rewriting the rules of productivity, power, and investing.

    6 min
  4. The Nonlinear Economy

    MAR 20

    The Nonlinear Economy

    Most of us are playing a game that no longer exists. Originally Published on March 20, 2025, here. Please visit Dror's website to view all the illustrations and link. Dror Poleg is a leading authority at the intersection of technology, work, and cities. His insights have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, NBC, and beyond. A former private equity executive and tech entrepreneur, Dror advises some of the world's largest investors, governments, and financial institutions on the forces transforming our cities, workplaces, and markets.

    5 min
  5. Real Estate & AI: Ten Predictions

    12/15/2023

    Real Estate & AI: Ten Predictions

    How will AI affect the value, design, and operation of physical buildings and cities? This is the most common question I've been asked at dozens of keynotes I gave this year (book yours here).

    21 min
  6. Intelligence and Leisure-as-Work

    12/08/2023

    Intelligence and Leisure-as-Work

    People will get paid to do whatever they want. Here's why. Originally published on December 8, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg. Articles mentioned in this piece: Impossibly Useless, Compensating the I in AI, NFTs and the Future of Work, and In Praise of Ponzis.

    2 min
  7. Urbanism and Peace

    12/06/2023

    Urbanism and Peace

    Cities have an essential role to play, at home and abroad. Originally published on December 6, 2023, here. Written by Dror Poleg.

    9 min
  8. A History of Helplessness

    11/09/2023

    A History of Helplessness

    I hope you'll forgive me for drawing your sympathy to one dead soldier. I know there are many others who deserve it. Originally published on November 8, 2023, here. See the online version for the videos and songs mentioned in this article

    9 min
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Weekly insights on the future of work, cities, and markets. Hosted by Dror Poleg, with occasional guests. Dror Poleg writes about the future of work, cities, and markets. His ideas have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and beyond. A former tech entrepreneur, private equity investor, and combat veteran, he explores how technology is rewriting the rules of productivity, power, and investing. Subscribe to Dror's weekly newsletter on DrorPoleg.com

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