"It is widely said that artificial intelligence will replace many of our jobs or turn them into something quite different. Anton Korinek, a professor of economics at the University of Virginia, for example, has predicted that AI systems could soon be powerful enough to replace much human labor. Within as few as five years, he warned in 2025, advances in AI could seriously disrupt the economic and social order by assuming many jobs and reducing the wage levels of others."
"Separating ourselves from the world of work will not be an easy thing to do, given the social norms associated with having a job and being productive. We may complain about bad bosses, annoying colleagues, and having to wake up to an alarm clock, but work provides structure, gives us a sense of purpose, and makes us feel valued."
Artificial intelligence advances threaten to replace many human jobs and reduce wages, potentially disrupting economic and social order. Work delivers psychological benefits including structure, purpose, demonstration of skills, opportunities for learning, appreciation, and social interaction. These benefits support self-worth, self-esteem, alertness, and emotional well-being. Separating individuals from work risks undermining social norms tied to productivity and identity. Concerns about AI’s impact on employment therefore extend beyond income to fundamental aspects of personal identity and mental health, making the psychological consequences of technological displacement a central issue alongside economic effects.
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