Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Aria and I sit down with Economist David Autor to explore the nuances of AI's regional impact, industry viability, and the potential to create new forms of work and value.

02:09 China Shock and Its Impact on US Manufacturing
06:20 AI Shock: Parallels and Differences with China Shock
09:07 The Future of Work: Expertise, Automation, and AI
14:19 Adapting to AI: Skills, Collaboration, and Opportunities
30:57 The Role of AI in Collaboration vs. Automation
32:35 AI's Impact on Job Opportunities and Economic Mobility
33:22 Visions of an AI-Driven Future
35:06 Economic Inequality and Wealth Distribution
37:07 The Importance of Work and Labor Markets
49:27 The Future of Education and Skill Development