If AI Conquers Coding and Math, Does It Conquer Everything?
infinitefailandlearn · reddit · 2026-08-12
The author reflects on the narrative that while AI's rapid advancements in software engineering (SWE) and math have sparked career anxiety among professionals, it does not imply AI will take over all human jobs.
The post points out that many sectors (teachers, social workers, nurses, plumbers, etc.) remain largely untouched by digital progress. The author questions the myopic view of treating SWE as the ultimate indicator for all humanity, arguing that proficiency in code and math doesn't equate to replacing complex physical and social interactions, asking the community for historical parallels.
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