The Future of Work Depends on Skill Depth, Not Just Skill Type

[madtrader]

The AI disruption in freelancing offers a glimpse into the broader workforce. Jobs built on highly standardized, repetitive tasks are the most vulnerable, while roles requiring multi-layered skills and human insight remain resilient.

Instead of competing with AI, workers are increasingly expected to work alongside it—automating routine tasks while focusing on higher-level thinking. As this trend spreads from freelance platforms to traditional industries, the future of work will depend less on what you do, and more on how uniquely and deeply you can do it.

[bonk]

this feels less like job replacement and more like job reshaping across the board