The world is changing whether we yell and scream or not. We don't NEED to have jobs like we have in the past, that's what technology does. But the question is, how can we redesign our society such that we can truly live, steward the earth, and enjoy our time? That is the conversation to be had. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon offers an optimistic vision of the future, where artificial intelligence could revolutionize work and lifestyle. In a recent interview, he predicted employees might work just 3.5 days weekly and potentially live to 100, driven by technological advancements.
A McKinsey report supports this perspective, suggesting AI could automate 60-70% of current work activities, adding substantial economic value. This aligns with emerging research on shorter workweeks, with one British study showing that reduced work hours can dramatically lower burnout and increase productivity.
That said, we need to see AI as a threat in specific areas. Will it create more multipolar traps? Will we use it for destruction? It is indeed a transformative tool that could fundamentally reshape how we work and live, but it has to be stewarded wisely.
Collective Evolution
Author: Saikat Bhattacharya
