We live in a world of unlimited opportunities, but it comes with many faces. What we see is not always true. With the advancement of civilization and the rapid explosion of technology, we are moving farther away from reality. We are heading toward automation, where humans will have more time for themselves.
A side effect of this shift is that the consumption of natural resources will peak much earlier. The power sector will demand more electricity; we will need more chips and more data centers to process information.
As software development, legal drafting, and other repetitive or “boring” tasks are automated or eliminated, a new category of jobs will emerge—roles that require super-experts focused on monitoring, oversight, and control.
We are constantly afraid of joblessness. I predict that we will soon introduce some form of universal payment system, similar to rationing. In developing economies, politicians already do this seasonally to gain votes.
We are also entering an era of unlimited bullshit. Technology will empower anyone to gaslight the world—or, alternatively, to become an influencer.