Every time a new technology enters the world, it brings along a familiar fear of job cuts. From computers to the internet and now artificial intelligence, the reaction has remained almost the same. But as Prashant Kirad points out in his LinkedIn post, history tells a very different story.
We often assume that technology replaces people. In reality, it changes what people do. The fear is not entirely wrong; some roles do shrink or disappear but it misses the bigger picture. What actually happens is a shift in where value lies.
Kirad’s perspective cuts through the noise around AI and brings the focus back to something more practical: understanding change rather than fearing it.
Why Every Technology Feels Like a Threat
Kirad sets the tone as he writes “Every major technology arrives with the same fear: ‘Ab jobs chali jayengi.’ Through this he reminds us that AI is not the first disruption we’ve seen and when computers became common, people feared office jobs would vanish and what he means here is simple fear is a pattern, not a prediction.
“There’s an important difference between a job disappearing and a job changing.” This line becomes the core of his message. Kirad explains that while certain tasks may become obsolete, entirely new roles and industries emerge alongside them.
He highlights how computers didn’t just replace manual work they created entire sectors like IT, cybersecurity and digital design. Similarly, the internet didn’t just disrupt old systems, it gave rise to e-commerce, content creation and the digital economy.
What AI Is Really Changing
Kirad acknowledges the real impact of AI as he further writes “Some repetitive tasks will become cheap or automated.” Through this he explains that routine, repetitive work is likely to be automated, making those specific tasks less valuable but instead of seeing this as a loss, he reframes it as a shift.
“What becomes more valuable is everything around it: problem-solving, judgment, communication, creativity” Here, he explains where the future lies and skills that require human thinking, decision-making and creativity will gain importance.
“So instead of asking, ‘Will AI take my job?’ Ask: which part of my job is AI making cheaper?” This shift in thinking is crucial. Kirad encourages individuals to analyse their work and identify where value is moving. The goal is not to resist change, but to adapt to it.
In his final takeaway he writes that “Technology doesn’t just eliminate work. It moves the value to a different place.” which means that jobs may look different, roles may evolve faster, but opportunities don’t disappear they transform.
Kirad’s message is clear: the future belongs to those who are willing to learn, adapt and grow with change, instead of fearing it.
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