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The Rise of the AI Revolution: How to Avoid Joining the ‘Useless Class’
As AI threatens to create an unemployable class, we must learn to adapt and reinvent ourselves to stay relevant in the job market.
“You will not be replaced by AI, you will be replaced by someone who is able to work with AI better than you.” —anonymous
Historian Yuval Noah Harari, great thinker and author of excellent books worth slow reading, has warned us a while ago that the AI revolution could create a new “useless class” — people who are unemployable due to machines and algorithms outperforming them in their respective fields.
As AI technology continues to advance, it becomes more important than ever to find ways to remain valuable and employable in the face of such challenges. Here, we will explore Harari’s ideas and offer suggestions on how individuals can adapt and ensure they don’t become part of this useless class, just in case this unfortunate scenario materializes.
Expanding on Harari’s Thoughts
Harari presents three principles supporting his prediction:
- Organisms are algorithms: Every animal, including humans, is an assemblage of organic algorithms shaped by natural selection.
- Algorithmic calculations are not affected by the materials they…
