After automation: wisdom work will replace knowledge work, argues coach Joe Hudson
every · x · 2026-09-16
In an Every.to essay, coach Joe Hudson argues knowledge itself is losing its moat: models will soon outperform experts across physics, law, and engineering simultaneously, and 'brilliant jerks' lose their protective shield when AI can do the work politely in seconds. What remains scarce is wisdom — emotional clarity, discernment, and connection, embodied skills that can't be copy-pasted. The leverage has shifted from what you can do to how you show up while doing it.
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