AI has made knowledge—the ability to produce information—cheap and accessible. The new currency is wisdom: knowing what matters, where to focus, and how to find purpose. This shifts the focus of work and education from learning facts to developing critical thinking, empathy, and judgment.

Instead of choosing a career based on its perceived "safety" from AI, individuals should pursue their passions to quickly become domain experts. AI tools augment this expertise, increasing the value of experienced professionals who can handle complex, nuanced situations that AI cannot.

Adopting the philosophy of 'building for dying' (向死而生), the founder views his AI product not just for current productivity, but as a future 'playground.' In a world where AI automates most jobs, the product's purpose will shift to providing fulfillment and the pleasure of 'pretend work.'

While AI promises an "age of abundance," Professor Russell has asked hundreds of experts—from AI researchers to economists and sci-fi writers—to describe what a fulfilling human life looks like with no work. No one can. This failure of imagination suggests the real challenge isn't economic but a profound crisis of purpose, meaning, and human identity.

As AI commoditizes execution and intellectual labor, the only remaining scarce human skill will be judgment: the wisdom to know what to build, why, and for whom. This shifts economic value from effort and hard work to discernment and taste.

As the traditional employer-employee social contract breaks and AI automates cognitive tasks, individuals can no longer rely on physical or mental effort for their value. This shift compels a deeper search for purpose and what makes us uniquely human: our soul and self-awareness.

The pursuit of wealth as a final goal leads to misery because money is only a tool. True satisfaction comes from engaging in meaningful work you would enjoy even if it failed. Prioritizing purpose over profit is essential, as wealth cannot buy self-respect or happiness.

Contrary to fears of a forced, automated future, AI's greatest impact will be providing 'unparalleled optionality.' It allows individuals to automate tasks they dislike (like reordering groceries) while preserving the ability to manually perform tasks they enjoy (like strolling through a supermarket). It's a tool for personalization, not homogenization.