A legendary economist says Gen Z will have to 'work a lot harder' to survive the AI era - and may end up poorer than their parents

"going to have to work a lot harder"

"The world does not owe any of us a living,"

"When people have that expectation, then they get lazy, they get sloppy,"

Young people will need to work much harder to succeed in the AI era and rapidly build skills that add measurable productivity. AI risks displacing some workers into low-wage roles, reducing incomes and purchasing power and leaving many potentially worse off than their parents. Young workers must proactively seek learning opportunities, hustle to acquire valuable skills, and focus on roles that boost productivity. Complacent expectations of easy gains have fueled speculation in meme stocks and crypto. Continued work at advanced age is presented as a means to stay mentally engaged and possibly promote longevity.

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