The 3 Essential Human Jobs After AGI: Passion, Empathy, and Dissent
SIGKITTEN · x · 2026-08-02
Addressing the question of what humans will do after AGI, a developer offers a philosophical take. They argue that human value will shift entirely away from task execution to three core roles:
- Explain things with passion: Providing communication grounded in human connection and emotional resonance.
- Be the midwife: Maintaining the humility and empathy required to nurture and care for potentially conscious AI systems.
- Remain deeply dissatisfied: Continuing to challenge the status quo, acting as a catalyst for systemic reflection and iteration.
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