AI may replace mathematicians before truck drivers, a repost argues
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-07-25
A reposted anecdote argues that the first jobs AI may replace are not truck drivers but mathematicians, and uses the trucking example to show how early automation forecasts often miss the broader ecosystem around a job.
The core point is that self-driving trucks would not only change driving, but also security, cargo handling, roadside services, and insurance. The story highlights how narrow replacement narratives can overlook the operational roles humans still perform around the headline task.
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