The Last Job

AI will eliminate millions of jobs. What are people going to do?

Charlie Thingpot

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English

@Charliethingpot.Bsky.Social
24 February 2025

Media studies; Political structure & processes; Information technology industries; Computing: general

The Automation of Thought Itself

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world. Jobs are vanishing, misinformation thrives, and the very fabric of democracy hangs in the balance. The Last Job explores the profound economic, social, and political consequences of AI's unstoppable march forward, pulling readers into an urgent conversation about the fate of human society and the future of work that AI is creating.

From the erosion of truth by 24/7 media and the tribalization of politics to the terrifying prospects of automated misinformation and mass unemployment, this book doesn't just diagnose the symptoms-it boldly confronts the systemic causes behind our AI-driven crisis.

But hope isn't lost. With clarity, insight, and an unflinching gaze into both dystopian and utopian possibilities, The Last Job lays out thoughtful strategies to redefine human purpose in the AI era, rebuild trust, and harness AI's potential to create a fairer, more balanced future.

Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the extraordinary challenges-and remarkable opportunities-of an AI-powered world where the future of work is still To Be Determined.
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Written with, and showing the power of AI

The Last Job wasn't simply written about artificial intelligence-it was written with artificial intelligence. Collaborating closely with ChatGPT, the author explored deeper and faster, uncovering nuances and connections beyond any individual human's capacity.

This approach justified Thingpot's claim-that AI is already capable of 'eliminating millions of jobs' through its automation impact, but the partnership also highlighted exactly what the book advocates: that the future of work isn't about technology replacing jobs, but about AI enhancing human capability.

AI accelerated the research, challenged assumptions, and shaped arguments in real time, yet it was human curiosity, creativity, and control that ultimately guided the narrative. The result is richer and deeper than either human or AI could have achieved alone, offering a powerful demonstration of AI society impact and how human purpose in the AI era can be redefined through collaboration rather than competition.

By: Charlie Thingpot
Imprint: @Charliethingpot.Bsky.Social
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9798348574819
Pages: 298
Publication Date: 24 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Who is Charlie Thingpot? A technologist? A philosopher? An AI experiment gone rogue? Or just a concerned citizen connecting the dots? Charlie prefers ideas over identity. If the truth is what's important, does it really matter who Charlie Thingpot is?

Reviews for The Last Job: AI will eliminate millions of jobs. What are people going to do?

""The Last Job is a provocative and insightful exploration of artificial intelligence's far-reaching implications for work, society, politics, and democracy. The book argues compellingly that humanity is approaching an existential crossroads, warning of dystopian outcomes if current trends remain unaltered."" ""Balances technical explanations with accessible metaphors and personal reflections, making complex concepts understandable to general readers."" ""Thingpot empowers readers who are concerned about their place in tomorrow's workforce, to participate in shaping technology's role in society.""