Future of Work

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: ...

The Coming Transformation Prediction: By 2040, 50-60% of jobs automated Reality check: AGI doesn’t eliminate humans—it concentrates human value The question isn’t whether you’ll have a job in 2028. It’s whether your job will be one that AGI amplifies or replaces. Part 1: The AGI-Powered Company Structure Before vs. After Aspect Traditional Company (2025) AGI-Powered Company (2028+) Size 100-10,000 employees 10-100 humans + 100s of AI agents Layers 5-10 management levels 2-3 levels Decision speed Weeks-months Real-time Cost structure Human-labor heavy Compute-heavy Competitive advantage Scale, capital Speed, adaptation The One-Person Organization What becomes possible: ...

The Question Nobody Wants to Ask 🤖 AI agents already trade stocks, manage portfolios, write code, create content, and execute transactions. They generate real economic value. But can they be economic entities? Can they own property, enter contracts, be held liable? These aren’t philosophical questions anymore. They’re practical ones that our legal system will be forced to answer. The Reality Today ⚖️ Legal Vacuum Currently, AI agents exist in a legal void: ...