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A recurrent theme throughout Lemkin's discussion is the changing nature of employment. He comments on the younger generation's aspirations, where many students today see traditional jobs as less appealing. Instead, they are increasingly looking towards opportunities that allow flexibility, remote work, and alternative paths—such as living abroad while leveraging internet-based income.
The rise of AI has had a direct impact on job markets, with roles such as sales representatives, marketing teams, and customer support ostensibly at risk of being automated. With AI becoming more adept at handling tasks traditionally performed by humans, many companies will need to rethink their staffing models, and this will lead to significant challenges in the workforce.