girl i would have thought you had like 30k subscribers. you should, because your insights are well-founded relevant and written in a concise yet highly informative manner. keep slaying.
Great insights Ines! The big takeaway for me is focusing on developing cross-domain skills. AI is good at specialized tasks within a single domain, but cant do cross-domain synthesis. The thing is, the more I do this, the more value I get out of AI.
One of the most interesting writers I've found on Substack.
Only one question: shouldn't we looking into work beyond productivity and being employable?
"If you can learn to find that prospect more exciting than frightening, you probably already have a T-shaped mindset."
There are those of us who find the current situation both exciting and frightening. Shouldn't we take advantage of AI disruption as an opportunity to rethink work. We can start asking questions like:
- If AI reaches unprecedented levels of productivity through automation and autonomization, does it make sense to organize societies through the institution of human work?
- What does it mean to make a living if we can all work less?
- Shouldn't we make the discussion about figuring out how we can reach the right balance between labor and work (Hannah Arendt)?
I'm a generalist who's excited about what's happening because we have a unique chance to consider these questions and change the way we live. What frightens me is leaving these questions to be answered by the Sam Altmans of the world. Nothing against him, but today we need philosophy, not entrepreneurship.
Thanks Ramiro! These are some awesome questions - which I haven’t explored at all! In particular, love the question about the implication about work vs leisure. Curious to hear your view!
Hi Ines! I’ve been writing on these issues for a bit more than a year now, so my mental and philosophical frameworks are still very much under construction.
I did write a post about how we should evaluate the use of AI and it’s impact on society:
This is very well articulated, you managed to crystallize the issue with a resolution that feels more tangible and complete than my own earlier attempt.
If of any interest, I had written a piece (as a guest post) during a time when these questions were very present in my thinking—less conclusive, but perhaps resonant in spirit =)
‚as AI automates more technical work, those who can inspire teams, navigate ambiguity, and make nuanced ethical judgments become more valuable, not less.‘ sooo important and well said ✨🤝 great article, i learned a lot!!
Excellent post Ines! You post clearly makes strong points on why adaptability is key to succeeding in the AI era. I love how you break down how we should think about skillset and career development.
Heyy, absolutely top-level writing and an amazingly clear argument. I have multiple questions for which I would like to pick up your brain. Let me know if we can do that via a virtual coffee chat (which I would love, as you seem amazing) but the comment would do as well!
1) How long it takes until AI agents become also better than us at cross domain shythesis?
2) I would love to hear more about what shaped below POV, as I am finding it hard to read nuanced writings on this. it is usually extremely dark.
but (b) at the macro level, the effect on employment will be muted because industries and systems will adjust.)
3) Which role learning fast plays? Because I think adults learn from experience, and one of the reasons expertise took too long was we always had to execute many many years before we could even think or strategise about our work. And majority of the execution was repetitive. I think a shift in our perception on how to learn fast & build expertise might happen. Which is actually super helpful and can accelerate becoming I would argue not even full stack but "multiple stack" operators.
Love this! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
Thank you. I knew there was a reason none of my Black friends are worried and find the “AI panic” funny and even irrational: resilience. We have definitely outlived worse.
girl i would have thought you had like 30k subscribers. you should, because your insights are well-founded relevant and written in a concise yet highly informative manner. keep slaying.
Gosh, this means a lot. Thank you so much xx
Great insights Ines! The big takeaway for me is focusing on developing cross-domain skills. AI is good at specialized tasks within a single domain, but cant do cross-domain synthesis. The thing is, the more I do this, the more value I get out of AI.
Thanks Sam! That’s great to hear!
One of the most interesting writers I've found on Substack.
Only one question: shouldn't we looking into work beyond productivity and being employable?
"If you can learn to find that prospect more exciting than frightening, you probably already have a T-shaped mindset."
There are those of us who find the current situation both exciting and frightening. Shouldn't we take advantage of AI disruption as an opportunity to rethink work. We can start asking questions like:
- If AI reaches unprecedented levels of productivity through automation and autonomization, does it make sense to organize societies through the institution of human work?
- What does it mean to make a living if we can all work less?
- Shouldn't we make the discussion about figuring out how we can reach the right balance between labor and work (Hannah Arendt)?
I'm a generalist who's excited about what's happening because we have a unique chance to consider these questions and change the way we live. What frightens me is leaving these questions to be answered by the Sam Altmans of the world. Nothing against him, but today we need philosophy, not entrepreneurship.
Another great article. Keep it up!
Thanks Ramiro! These are some awesome questions - which I haven’t explored at all! In particular, love the question about the implication about work vs leisure. Curious to hear your view!
Hi Ines! I’ve been writing on these issues for a bit more than a year now, so my mental and philosophical frameworks are still very much under construction.
I did write a post about how we should evaluate the use of AI and it’s impact on society:
https://open.substack.com/pub/writerbytechnicality/p/do-it-for-the-machines?r=3anz55&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I’d love to hear your opinion!
A year ago, I also posted an article about what the labor movement in today’s world should be fighting for:
https://open.substack.com/pub/writerbytechnicality/p/may-what?r=3anz55&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
I think in the mix of both articles, you can read my view on how we should consider technology and work in the future.
Looking forward to your next post!
Interesting! Very much enjoyed reading! Thanks for introducing me to Daniel Innerarity - haven’t come across him before.
this is really really good, thanks Ines this one is definitely going to stick with me
Thanks so much, Tintin!
This is very well articulated, you managed to crystallize the issue with a resolution that feels more tangible and complete than my own earlier attempt.
If of any interest, I had written a piece (as a guest post) during a time when these questions were very present in my thinking—less conclusive, but perhaps resonant in spirit =)
https://substack.com/@thefinancialpen/note/c-113164555
Thanks for reading and thanks for sharing - I'm looking forward to reading your piece!
This is so well written!
Thank you, Samuel!
Superb article. I would also add a deep human component (besides the so call soft skills) like in here https://www.pablomusumeci.com/p/the-hidden-risk-of-playing-it-safe
Thanks Pablo! And thanks for sharing your piece - you really captured the spirit of this chef.
Great Read!
Thank you, Rohit!
Time to gather up my stacks (to be full)...
Also curious how you go about thinking of your T-skills for yourself! Will ask you the next time we chat 😬
Yes, let’s chat about it!
Been circling this same topic! I like your insight of thinking in terms of skill clusters
When all the execution and production costs fall to practically zero, it's those domain intersections that will have the most leverage
Thank you!
‚as AI automates more technical work, those who can inspire teams, navigate ambiguity, and make nuanced ethical judgments become more valuable, not less.‘ sooo important and well said ✨🤝 great article, i learned a lot!!
Thanks, Lara!
Excellent post Ines! You post clearly makes strong points on why adaptability is key to succeeding in the AI era. I love how you break down how we should think about skillset and career development.
Thanks for the kind words, Shalini!
Heyy, absolutely top-level writing and an amazingly clear argument. I have multiple questions for which I would like to pick up your brain. Let me know if we can do that via a virtual coffee chat (which I would love, as you seem amazing) but the comment would do as well!
1) How long it takes until AI agents become also better than us at cross domain shythesis?
2) I would love to hear more about what shaped below POV, as I am finding it hard to read nuanced writings on this. it is usually extremely dark.
but (b) at the macro level, the effect on employment will be muted because industries and systems will adjust.)
3) Which role learning fast plays? Because I think adults learn from experience, and one of the reasons expertise took too long was we always had to execute many many years before we could even think or strategise about our work. And majority of the execution was repetitive. I think a shift in our perception on how to learn fast & build expertise might happen. Which is actually super helpful and can accelerate becoming I would argue not even full stack but "multiple stack" operators.
Hey Sinem, thank you! Ooo great questions! Let’s chat. I’ll DM you :)
Love this! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
check us out:
https://thesecretingredient.substack.com
Ooo love the Substack, Harrison! Have saved your lemon almond bday cake recipe to try this week!
Thank you. I knew there was a reason none of my Black friends are worried and find the “AI panic” funny and even irrational: resilience. We have definitely outlived worse.