AI Job Displacement Isn't the Biggest Problem
danfaggella · x · 2026-07-11
The author recalls being invited to discuss AI-driven job displacement nearly a decade ago, but argues that this isn't the most critical issue.
Instead, they emphasize that compared to the jobs themselves, the bigger question is how AGI/BCI is pushing "what human life will actually look like" to the forefront. This reflects a long-termist perspective on the societal impact of AGI.
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