The AI Era's New Middle Class: Technical Bureaucrats
The Misconception “AI will replace everyone.” “Prompt engineers will rule the world.” Both are wrong. The reality: A new professional class is emerging—not agents, not prompt engineers, but technical bureaucrats. A Historical Parallel In Joseon Dynasty Korea, there was a class called 중인 (Jung-in, “Middle People”). Class Role Power Source Yangban (Nobility) Abstract commands, philosophy Status, land Jung-in (Middle) Technical execution, administration Expertise, skills Sangmin (Commoners) Manual labor Numbers Jung-in roles: ...