Post-AGI economy may pivot to care and education jobs
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-08-20
This essay argues that the post-AGI economy could see significant employment growth in the care economy (nurses, teachers, therapists) rather than just tech roles. It illustrates that modest improvements in care intensity, such as reducing class sizes or increasing tutoring hours, require massive labor inputs, suggesting AI abundance could elevate the pay and dignity of these inherently human-centric jobs.
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