China is always the one coming out ahead here.
The West is wealthy mainly because most jobs are white-collar.
But with the rise of AI, mass layoffs are happening.
Not to mention, many white-collar jobs are essentially fake.
China is wealthy because the majority of its people work blue-collar jobs,
and it serves as the factory of the world.
By 2035, my current job (tax officer) wonโt even exist.
The West is wealthy mainly because most jobs are white-collar.
But with the rise of AI, mass layoffs are happening.
Not to mention, many white-collar jobs are essentially fake.
China is wealthy because the majority of its people work blue-collar jobs,
and it serves as the factory of the world.
By 2035, my current job (tax officer) wonโt even exist.