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AI will eliminate 30% of all jobs in 10 years. Governments can slow it down at massive economic cost, or let it happen and retrain workers.
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Why this dilemma matters
Every new capability quietly removes a previous choice — the question is whether that trade is worth it. Choosing “Slow it down. People need time to adapt” prioritises what the system makes easy; choosing “Let progress happen. Retraining is the answer” gives more weight to what it makes invisible.
Worth asking yourself
- What would you give up to keep this capability?
- Who benefits from this, and who absorbs the risk?
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