Replacing junior employees with AI is "one of the dumbest things I've ever heard"
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Amazon's cloud chief says replacing junior employees with AI is one of the dumbest things he's ever heard. And honestly, I agree. Let's slow down a bit and review some other quotes I found very interesting.
The most valuable skills don't depend on a degree
He also pointed out that the most valuable skills in the AI-driven economy aren't tied to a college degree.
So, if you're watching me and want to learn a new profession, you have no excuse: a degree is no longer a limitation to practicing professionally.
The future is constantly changing
Another quote I found famous was this: if you spend all your time learning something specific and think you'll still be an expert in it 30 years from now, I assure you it won't do you any good.
The reason is clear: 30 years is too long, everything evolves, and it probably won't be the same in the future.
What you should learn
Instead, he said students should focus on developing critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to adapt as technology evolves.
These are skills that can't be taken away from us, at least not in the short term. These are precisely what characterizes humans: critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.
There should always be juniors
My favorite quote is the one that gives the title to all of this: replacing juniors with AI is the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
And following that logic, he asks: how will this work when in 10 years there's no one who's built or learned anything?
The truth is, we all start as juniors. If you eliminate those positions, you cut off the very foundation of learning and professional growth.
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"How is that going to work when in 10 years there's no one who's built or learned anything?"