Elon Musk's AI 'Supersonic Tsunami': The Rapid Demise of Desk Jobs
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The source provides an extensive overview of Elon Musk's prediction that artificial intelligence (AI) will cause a "supersonic tsunami" that rapidly eliminates desk jobs, comparing this disruption to how electronic computers made human hand-calculators obsolete in the mid-20th century. The episode emphasizes that AI's accelerated growth, particularly in large language models, will automate cognitive tasks in white-collar sectors like finance and law, creating significant societal trauma and job displacement much faster than previous technological shifts. Musk, speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience and through his X posts in late 2025, argues that only physical labor jobs will initially remain safe and that AI-driven abundance could eventually lead to a world where work becomes optional, funded perhaps by universal basic income. Ultimately, the article examines the speed, sectors affected, historical context, and policy challenges associated with navigating this imminent wave of AI-induced economic transformation.
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