“The AI Apocalypse: How to Survive and Thrive in a World of Generative AI (or Not)”

Ali Adabi Ph.D.
2 min readJan 27, 2023

Y’all ready for this? The robots are coming and they’re coming for our jobs! But before you go into panic mode, let me tell you how to survive (or even thrive) in this new world of generative AI.

First things first, you gotta be a lifelong learner. That’s right, you gotta be ready to hit the books, or in this case, the screens. And let’s be real, online learning is the way to go, so you can do it all from the comfort of your own bed.

But don’t think the programmers are off the hook, y’all gotta start learning new programming languages, like Python, C++, and even Martian. And don’t forget to brush up on your ethics, because you don’t want to be responsible for creating the robot uprising.

Next up, you gotta develop a diverse skill set. Yeah, that’s right, instead of just training AI, you gotta learn how to train AI. It’s like a game of telephone with AI, and the message is your job.

And for all you data scientists, you better start learning how to interpret data from brain scans and heart monitors, ’cause soon all the data will be coming from robots and cyborgs.

Third, you gotta focus on human skills, like creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. That’s right, you gotta start acting like a human. But don’t worry, you’ll still be able to find work as a robot therapist.

Fourth, you gotta build a personal brand. Yeah, that’s right, you gotta become a brand, like a can of soda or a pair of sneakers. But don’t worry, you’ll still be able to find work as a human billboard.

Finally, you gotta be open to new opportunities. That’s right, you gotta be open to working in new industries, like robot sex or robot farm labor, ’cause let’s face it, that’s the future.

In conclusion, the rise of generative AI is gonna be a wild ride, but if you’re lucky, you might just find a new job as a robot’s wingman. Good luck, and remember, we’re all in this together.

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