Gig Work Economy

Don't Panic!—The AI Job Apocalypse Is Coming (But Humans Will Always Have Work)

With AI stealing jobs, we need to prepare for the Great Automation Event.

Jul 17 •

Are Large Corporations Too Big to Fail?

Traditional enterprises face increased competition from solopreneurs, DAOs, and nimble startups. In the age of AI, are static corporate models finished…

Jul 3 •

Admit it. You Secretly Love Boring Jobs.

Move over AI! Repetitive, mundane work can be surprisingly addictive and mentally rewarding. The future of work sometimes wants us to go slow, not fast.

Jun 26 •

Why Bother? The Future of Learning.

In the age of AI, what’s the point of learning anything? There are no knowledge workers in the future or work. The knowledge of the entire world is…

May 11 •

The Monster Setup Guide to Substack

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Launching on Substack. (Any gig worker preparing for the future of work on Substack will love this.)

Apr 17 •

Confessions of a Fearless Founder—From Crazy Bets to Safe Bets

Many Ventures, a Few Hits, One Slightly Bruised Ego. Entering the Age of AI and the Future of Work with Plenty of Battle Scars.

Apr 11 •

LLMs Are Like Politicians—Confidently Wrong

How to Use AIs with a Critical Mind … Six Techniques for Skeptics. (Surviving as a gig worker in the age of AI.)

Apr 7 •

Substack Sucks Less Than Others (That’s Why I’m There Now)

No Ads, No Noise, No Memes, No Clickbait — Just Content That Matters. (Exactly what a gig worker wants in the age of AI.)

Apr 3 •

Ten Times the Impact with One-Tenth the People

Good luck having any impact next year when you prioritize only outcomes. Networked organizations in the future of work need seniors AND juniors.

Mar 20 •

The Barbell Effect: Quality vs. Quantity

Gig workers and networked organizations will need to choose one side or the other.

Nov 18, 2024 •

Dear Creatives, Stop Whining. Embrace the AI Revolution.

In the age of AI, it’s okay to collaborate with AI assistants in your creative process.

Oct 10, 2024 •

The Myth of 100% AI-Generated Content

Why Humans Are Still in the Loop in the Age of AI and the Future of Work

Sep 20, 2024 •

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