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The excerpt suggests that much of what we considered meaningful work has been superficial "performance" or "theater." It questions the obsession with cleverness and credentials, arguing that these distractions often diverted our focus from delivering genuine value. AI, rather than threatening humanity, acts as a mirror reflecting the authenticity—or lack thereof—in our work and societal structures. It illuminates what was never truly real and provides a pathway toward more authentic, purpose-driven endeavors.