Peter Frase

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Peter Frase is a sociologist and political economist whose work critically examines the intersections of technology, class, and ecological limits. His research centers on the political economy of automation, post-scarcity, and the future of work under capitalism. Frase is best known for his provocative 2016 essay "Class Struggle in Robot Utopia," which challenges techno-optimist narratives by arguing that automation does not inherently lead to liberation but instead intensifies class conflict over the distribution of resources and power. Though his citation count is modest—with his most-cited work garnering four citations—his ideas have resonated widely in leftist and academic circles, influencing debates on universal basic income, climate justice, and the politics of abundance. Frase’s notable contribution lies in framing technological change as a terrain of political struggle rather than a deterministic force, urging scholars and activists to consider how class dynamics shape our collective futures. His writing, including his book *Four Futures: Life After Capitalism*, offers a compelling, accessible synthesis of Marxist theory and speculative fiction, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary critical theory.