How Might AI Affect Your Status?
Scenario 1.
Ultimately, we all want status. Prestigious jobs and desirable partners are badges of success, proving we’ve made it to the top. Working class men have certainly struggled -automation and globalisation eroded their earnings and marriage market appeal, fuelling conservative backlash.
As Generative AI advances, it could also threaten graduates - potentially disrupting their pathways to respect and romance. Netflix couldn’t introduce Suits in 2025; it wouldn’t be credible. Why would Harvey (a senior partner) be wowed by a guy who can memorise when he already has Grok? Mike’s wits might fail to impress, or even charm beautiful Rachel.
Moving on from my dated references, let’s review the latest economics research, and try to forecast the future.
