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The only resilient strategy in this turbulent landscape is personal adaptability. With degrees becoming less a passport to stable careers, individuals must develop skills that complement AI—creativity, judgment, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking. Upskilling to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT or learning new, less automatable trades offers a pathway to remain relevant.
Despite the dystopian potential of AI-driven unemployment, history suggests that new industries and opportunities will eventually emerge. However, the transition will be painful and uneven, requiring proactive policy measures and individual resilience.