Had an interesting discussion with my 15 year old son. He and his friends see white collar work as “cooked.” They see it as a rat race where the work is increasingly insecure, abusive, and meaningless. Then there’s the looming question of AI…
Instead, they’re interested in careers they find meaningful and not as exposed to whatever AI does to work. And if they own a company, they’ll just hire “clankers” whenever that moment arrives.
I’m excited that these kids are looking at what’s happening right now, questioning if it’s their path, and choosing a life that’s fit for them.
More broadly, especially in the age of AI, I think some of the most important conversations we need to have is over what we find valuable and meaningful, making a living and the nature of work, and the nature of community.
