How Human Work Will Remain Valuable in an AI World

Contrary to the narrative of mass job replacement, AI's real-world adoption is limited by physical, regulatory, and organizational frictions that do not scale at the speed of software. The knowledge gained from navigating these real-world complexities, or "scar tissue," provides a competitive advantage that AI cannot simulate. Instead of eliminating jobs, AI will likely augment human work, shifting the focus to systems design, strategy, and critical thinking to orchestrate AI agents. Historical data suggests that such technological shocks expand human demand and create new industries, potentially leading to an "Abundance GDP" where the cost of services falls and real purchasing power increases.