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Post-AGI Biz: Human Connection, Skilled Trades Top Poll
435 responses analyzed
Entertainment and experiences are seen as the best businesses to be in a post-AGI world, according to a recent Twitter poll by @gregisenberg. But skilled trades are a close second, powered by a small but passionate group of supporters.
Here's the breakdown:
| Category | % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment and Experiences (Live Events, Sports, Tourism) | 13% | 56 |
| Businesses that provide human connection and community | 9% | 37 |
| Trades and Skilled Labor (Plumbing, Electrical, Construction) | 9% | 40 |
| Healthcare and Eldercare | 4% | 18 |
| Food and Hospitality (Restaurants, Agrarian Hospitality) | 5% | 21 |
| Energy and Utilities | 5% | 20 |
| Real Estate and Land Ownership | 3% | 13 |
| Manufacturing and Hardware | 4% | 19 |
| Services for AI (AI security, training) | 5% | 21 |
| Businesses Based on Scarcity (Rare Assets, Commodities) | 6% | 24 |
| Businesses based on Trust, Judgement and Accountability | 5% | 23 |
| Wellness | 3% | 12 |
| Farming | 2% | 10 |
| Professions Considered the World's Oldest | 1% | 5 |
| Businesses that owns Machine-to-Machine Commerce | 1% | 4 |
| Death Related Businesses | 2% | 7 |
| Religion | 2% | 7 |
| Handyman Services | 0% | 1 |
| Waste Management | 0% | 2 |
| Creator Lifestyle Businesses | 3% | 12 |
Some interesting replies:
- @xJacksonBarnes: "Handmade physical goods. I run a wood crafts shop on Etsy. AI can write the listing copy but it can't sand a cutting board. "I made this...""
- @code_rams: "Anything where the buyer needs a human to take legal liability for the output. Audit, law, healthcare, regulated finance. Anything with..."
- @prasunjain: "Having an AGI dubbed as the new God starting the ultimate thought experiment, a religion with a living God"
While Entertainment and Experiences took the top spot, Trades and Skilled Labor supporters showed stronger conviction. Five voters were 'passionate' about skilled trades, versus only two for entertainment. This suggests a "vocal minority" dynamic, where the losing side feels more strongly. Also, the poll highlights the enduring value people place on uniquely human skills and experiences, even in an AI-dominated future, with things like Trust, Judgement and Accountability scoring surprisingly high.
In a world of rapidly advancing technology, it appears that humanity still craves connection, entertainment, and good old-fashioned craftsmanship.
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