A 2035 Scenario: Trillions of AI Agents Do Knowledge Work While Humans Return to Hands-On Life
sebkrier · x · 2026-11-11
Martin Koopman sketches 2035: trillions of AI agents handle all knowledge work 24x7 with GDP growth above 100% per annum, while robotics lags intelligence — making materials, energy, and non-robotic labor the bottleneck. Humans find meaning in arts, sports, live events and hands-on work, cherishing 'human made' like 'hand made' today. Economist-commentator V. Postrel reposted, arguing this is far more realistic than dystopian or extropian scenarios — it's normal economics already happening without AI. The accompanying article notes record outdoor activity, school phone bans, and a crafts revival (blacksmithing, woodworking) driven by Instagram and YouTube.
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