Asimov's 1957 Sci-Fi 'Profession' Predicted AI-Era Career Anxiety
ritakozlov · x · 2026-08-10
A tech blogger recommends reading Isaac Asimov's 1957 sci-fi short story Profession. Set in a future where society allocates careers based on intelligence, the protagonist aspires to be a Registered Computer Programmer but faces rejection.
Written 70 years ago, the story eerily mirrors today's world, exploring the impact of technological advancement on human careers and questioning who the truly valuable individuals are in a highly specialized society. It offers profound insights into the career anxieties triggered by modern AI.
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