Enough Debate about the AI Jobpocalypse. We Need To Plan for the Messy Middle.

Enough Debate about the AI Jobpocalypse. We Need To Plan for the Messy Middle.

August 13, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 139

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of AI on jobs and the economy, focusing on the experiences of workers caught in the debate.

It feels like we're stuck in an endless debate about what AI will mean for jobs and the economy. Caught in the middle of this debate are actual workers trying to figure out what this means for their livelihoods. Rather than continuing to referee this debate, economist Molly Kinder joins Tristan to follow the incentives and show you where they're actually taking us in the very near future.

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Host: Tristan Harris

Guest: Molly Kinder

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Organizations: The Center for Humane Technology

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