<p>Had an interesting discussion with my 15 year old son. He and his friends see white collar work as “cooked.” They see it as a rat race where the work is increasingly insecure, abusive, and meaningless. Then there’s the looming question of AI…</p><p>Instead, they’re interested in careers they find meaningful and not as exposed to whatever AI does to work. And if they own a company, they’ll just hire “clankers” whenever that moment arrives.</p><p>I’m excited that these kids are looking at what’s happening right now, questioning if it’s their path, and choosing a life that’s fit for them.</p><p>More broadly, especially in the age of AI, I think some of the most important conversations we need to have is over what we find valuable and meaningful, making a living and the nature of work, and the nature of community.</p>