Even billionaires only get 30 minutes with top doctors — AI removes that scarcity
adityaag · x · 2026-10-04
adityaag debunks a common misconception: that extreme wealth buys unlimited access to the world's best doctor, lawyer, or creative professional. In reality, the leading cancer doctor will still only see you for 20-30 minutes no matter how rich you are. AI's real disruption is twofold: it democratizes access to top-tier intelligence AND makes available time unlimited for every individual — the practical meaning of 'intelligence too cheap to meter.'
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