Part 11/15:
- Certain manufacturing: industries based on obsolete models, e.g., horse-drawn carriage creation, will decline as their functions are replaced by modern equivalents.
The Culture of Status in a Post-Work World
As work no longer signifies social value, status economies will evolve. Instead of wealth, human signaling might revolve around:
Physical fitness
Artistic achievements
Intellectual pursuits
Community engagement
Unique life experiences
This shift could lead to a new "status economy," where social recognition stems from personal development and contributions rather than material wealth.