Physical labor will become relatively more valuable in the AI era; gardeners, energy sector workers, and medical trial staff will likely earn higher wages as demand for physical services increases while cognitive work becomes commodified.

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Speaker

Tyler Cowan

Evidence Quote

if you're a decent Gardener probably you're in great shape over the medium term... physical labor is just going to earn a higher wage [32:18]

Source

AI’s New World Order: US-China, War, Job Loss | Tyler CowenJohnathan Bi
Created: 8/11/2026, 8:00:09 AM

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