What happens when no one has to work?

What happens when no one has to work?

Another great episode from Steven Bartlett's podcast (yes, I'm hooked on these AI talks after last week's post).

AI expert Stuart Russell shared something that stopped me mid-dog walk:

If advanced AI succeeds, we face a crisis. But it's not about unemployment.

The real crisis is this: How do we live well when we don't need to work? When AI does all our jobs?

Russell's answer: Human connection becomes the new economy.

The jobs that will matter most are not technical. They are people-focused:

→ Therapists who understand how people think
→ Executive and life coaches who help people find purpose
→ Care workers like hospice staff who give real human presence

Here's the thing: Volunteers in caring roles often feel happier than highly paid workers. Why? They know they matter to real people.

The twist: As machines get smarter, being human becomes our biggest strength.

Not our ability to crunch data or run systems.

Our ability to truly hear, understand, and care for each other.

What people skills are you building for this future?

Link to podcast is in the comments.

#change #airevolution #beinghuman

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