@danielrock: a dynamic to be worried about. would be curious what happens when expertise-heavy firms realize this is happening. the …
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The paper 'Immiserizing Automation' argues that automating entry-level jobs can disrupt experience accumulation, potentially shrinking the economy in the long run.
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a dynamic to be worried about.
would be curious what happens when expertise-heavy firms realize this is happening. the distinction between firm-specific and general expertise starts to matter more in AI-enhanced markets.
that’s one viable answer. alternatives are to find another pathway to expertise. probably both are needed… it’s not like accountants learn bookkeeping the same way anymore, and coders don’t use punch cards.
@mattbeane was really seeing around corners lol with The Skill Code.
reminder to make every day a sandwichmaxxing day.
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