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- Digital goods and services—legal, entertainment, education—will likely be provided on demand, locally or virtually.
This could mirror fictional concepts like Star Trek's replicators but in real-world contexts. While speculative, the trend towards decentralized, local, and on-demand production seems inevitable.
Industries That Will Persist and Thrive
Certain sectors are poised to endure despite automation's encroachment:
Primary needs: food, water, energy, raw materials—since these are fundamental to survival.
Semiconductors and hardware: as AI infrastructure depends on chips, these industries will remain critical.
Sustainable technology: renewable energy, water, and agricultural tech will be vital, especially as energy abundance reduces costs.