The Automation Paradox: Why More AI Makes Human Judgment More Valuable

The automation paradox is quietly reshaping what we pay for. Every time AI gets better at a specific task - writing code, analyzing documents, generating designs - the monetary value of doing that task falls. Commodity work becomes commodified. And yet, the people who thrive are not those who do the task fastest; they’re the ones who decide whether it should be done at all. The Direction Problem In 1997, Deep Blue beat Kasparov at chess. The immediate prediction was obvious: computers will replace chess players. ...

April 7, 2026 · 5 min · James M

AI Agents Emergency Debate

About This debate explores urgent questions about AI’s impact on employment and the workforce. Contributors discuss the timeline for AI-driven job displacement and the societal preparations needed to adapt to rapid automation. Key Topics: Speed of AI agent adoption in the workplace Jobs and sectors facing near-term disruption Skills and roles that will remain in demand Education and training priorities for workers Video AI AGENTS EMERGENCY DEBATE: These Jobs Won’t Exist In 24 Months! Worth watching for the practical implications of agent AI and perspectives on workforce adaptation strategies.

May 12, 2025 · 1 min · James M