Every revolutionary technology begins with excitement… and fear. The printing press, electricity, automobiles, personal computers, and the Internet all changed civilization. Artificial intelligence may simply be the next chapter in a very old story.
In 2026 we worried AI would replace a few professions. By 2099, we discovered we had been asking the wrong question. The real issue wasn’t which jobs AI would take—it was which jobs humans would still be better at. A humorous prophecy about work, technology, and the future of civilization.
AI layoffs may not be delivering the ROI companies expected. New research suggests the real winners are not replacing people — they are using AI to make smart teams dramatically more effective. The difference comes down to whether companies use AI like a scalpel or a chainsaw.
Retailers found a new holiday sweetheart: AI returnbots that never call in sick and don’t need Christmas overtime. ReverseLogix and its friends promise “efficient returns” and “better customer experience” while quietly erasing the seasonal jobs families count on. Faster refunds for you, fewer paychecks for the people who used to do the work.