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The Great Opt-Out: A Socio-Economic Analysis of the Crisis Facing Young Men in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – Di Tran University Applied Research & Podcast Series | College of Humanization (2026)

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Di Tran University — College of Humanization presents this interactive research brief as part of its ongoing Applied Social & Economic Futures Series. This work examines a visible yet under-analyzed phenomenon shaping modern society: the large-scale withdrawal of young men from traditional pathways of work, independence, and social participation. Rather than framing the issue through … Read more

The Bifurcation of the Louisville Economy: Algorithmic “Lights-Out” Efficiency Versus the Renaissance of Human-Centric Labor

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Executive Summary The economic architecture of Louisville, Kentucky, is undergoing a seismic structural transformation, characterized by the simultaneous emergence of two distinct, increasingly divergent economic realities. The first is the “Lights-Out” economy, a domain defined by the aggressive integration of artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous logistics, and algorithmic management within the region’s corporate titans—Humana, Yum! Brands, … Read more

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