Great read. I find myself being drawn towards a simple life and gravitating towards work that feels human. That's how I'm viewing my coaching practice at the role level (coaching) and even down to the specific methods. The Seneca quote resonates, being in a state of voluntary simplicity has taught me who I am and what I actually care about.
I thoroughly enjoyed this post Russ. But, I think Seneca would now have to be homeless on an urban street to really understand what it means to be poor. I'm in the community management world and AI is doing a great deal to help us with skills that my managers just don't have such as writing a good letter. My staff still has to learn how to make it sound authentic and not something out of a can.
Good article, but I question the premise that physical labor will be safe for long at all. Humanoid robots are getting better very fast, the main thing that is held them back previously is there software an AI is tailor made to do the kind of stuff that we need them to do. They will be easy to train by watching humans. And they will be cheap because one of the first things they won't be trained to do is participate in the fabrication and maintenance of themselves. So I am curious how you conclude that AI "cannot and likely will never replace" those tasks.... it seems like it might take a couple years, but never? That's a long time.
very interesting. I admit, I'm one of those with my head in the sand, trying to ignore AI. Seeing the grey sky in the distance, I turn the other way. On the other hand, this may be why I am so desperate to get to Sicily sooner than later. I have almost a low-level anxiety about not getting there soon enough. Like before our next presidential election. Right now the target is March 2025. After moving back to Idaho, I thought maybe September 2025 would work too - as 2025 has always been the aim, since 2020. But now, I worry that March 2025 may not be soon enough. Something is coming, I can feel it. Whether it is the AI future you describe or some other dystopia, only time will tell. Your plan is a good one. If I can get to Sicily in time, I'll be doing pretty much the same thing. :)
Five years ago when I made my decision, I somehow knew 5 years was realistic (as realistic as it could be)- even if I wanted to move sooner. I didn't qualify for any visa. Then Tom and I bought the house and I married him. The latter meant I now qualify for the ERV under his passive income (pension, etc). He married me knowing my goal is to get to Italy. And, alas, being married means it takes a little more time, moving at his pace. We were just there and - finally- slept in the house! Got a new water heater, a hot plate, and a mattress! Next up this fall when we have our bathroom remodeled. Then next spring when I hope to have my visa, get my permesso, and stay. Life moves far more quickly as a single person (I never wanted to marry again, truly) -and - I'm grateful he is helping me reach my goal.
I really liked it. Thank you.
Great read. I find myself being drawn towards a simple life and gravitating towards work that feels human. That's how I'm viewing my coaching practice at the role level (coaching) and even down to the specific methods. The Seneca quote resonates, being in a state of voluntary simplicity has taught me who I am and what I actually care about.
Five years? Can we do 3?
Honestly could be 1
I think we’ll see borderline cults around protecting jobs. People’s identities are so intertwined with random email and spreadsheet work
I thoroughly enjoyed this post Russ. But, I think Seneca would now have to be homeless on an urban street to really understand what it means to be poor. I'm in the community management world and AI is doing a great deal to help us with skills that my managers just don't have such as writing a good letter. My staff still has to learn how to make it sound authentic and not something out of a can.
Good article, but I question the premise that physical labor will be safe for long at all. Humanoid robots are getting better very fast, the main thing that is held them back previously is there software an AI is tailor made to do the kind of stuff that we need them to do. They will be easy to train by watching humans. And they will be cheap because one of the first things they won't be trained to do is participate in the fabrication and maintenance of themselves. So I am curious how you conclude that AI "cannot and likely will never replace" those tasks.... it seems like it might take a couple years, but never? That's a long time.
very interesting. I admit, I'm one of those with my head in the sand, trying to ignore AI. Seeing the grey sky in the distance, I turn the other way. On the other hand, this may be why I am so desperate to get to Sicily sooner than later. I have almost a low-level anxiety about not getting there soon enough. Like before our next presidential election. Right now the target is March 2025. After moving back to Idaho, I thought maybe September 2025 would work too - as 2025 has always been the aim, since 2020. But now, I worry that March 2025 may not be soon enough. Something is coming, I can feel it. Whether it is the AI future you describe or some other dystopia, only time will tell. Your plan is a good one. If I can get to Sicily in time, I'll be doing pretty much the same thing. :)
What's holding you back?
Five years ago when I made my decision, I somehow knew 5 years was realistic (as realistic as it could be)- even if I wanted to move sooner. I didn't qualify for any visa. Then Tom and I bought the house and I married him. The latter meant I now qualify for the ERV under his passive income (pension, etc). He married me knowing my goal is to get to Italy. And, alas, being married means it takes a little more time, moving at his pace. We were just there and - finally- slept in the house! Got a new water heater, a hot plate, and a mattress! Next up this fall when we have our bathroom remodeled. Then next spring when I hope to have my visa, get my permesso, and stay. Life moves far more quickly as a single person (I never wanted to marry again, truly) -and - I'm grateful he is helping me reach my goal.