He Is More Worried AI Isn't Moving Fast Enough
sudoraohacker · x · 2026-07-13
Contrary to the typical "AI is taking our jobs" narrative, this author argues that the bigger concern is not AI replacing humans too quickly, but AI not progressing fast enough.
- He mentions being more worried about a "shortage of humans" rather than AI-induced mass unemployment.
- The rationale is that demographic issues like population decline, worsening dependency ratios, and a shrinking workforce are becoming more immediate economic constraints.
- Cited research points out that US working-age population growth is slowing and could soon turn negative.
- The research also suggests that slower population growth correlates with higher per capita GDP and higher wages.
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