AI job debate turns to pedagogy as a possible end state for most professions
littmath · x · 2026-07-20
In a short reply thread, one participant argues that AI is likely to affect nearly all professions, including pedagogy, even if people will still need something to do.
The exchange is a compact example of the broader debate around automation, work, and whether teaching remains a distinct profession or becomes more of a thin layer of facilitation.
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