#18: Will AI Disrupt Your Job?

In this episode of Modern Logic for Your Business, Dustin Bruzenak and Andy Rahn tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding AI today: what happens to jobs as AI continues to improve at an exponential pace?

They start with a concept from Wharton professor Ethan Mollick known as “the shape of the shadow of the thing,” which suggests that while we still can’t fully see what AI will become, we’re beginning to understand its trajectory. AI is improving rapidly across nearly every measurable dimension, and that means disruption is not a question of if, but how.

The conversation explores Anthropic’s recent report on AI and the labor market, highlighting an important distinction: AI replaces tasks, not entire jobs. While unemployment hasn’t spiked dramatically yet, there are clear signals of change, especially in reduced demand for junior roles. As AI takes over repetitive and entry-level work, companies are shifting toward hiring fewer but more experienced workers who can guide, interpret, and manage AI-driven systems.

Dustin and Andy also discuss the idea of “jagged disruption,” where different industries are impacted unevenly and unpredictably. Some sectors will see rapid automation, while others—especially hands-on or service-based work—remain relatively insulated for now. At the same time, layoffs and workforce shifts may fuel the next wave of innovation, as displaced workers use AI tools to build new businesses and challenge incumbents.

They dig into what skills matter most in this transition, emphasizing communication, decision-making, and pattern recognition over purely technical execution. As AI handles more of the mechanical work, the value of human judgment and leadership increases.

The episode closes with a grounded but optimistic perspective: while disruption is inevitable, so is opportunity. Those who experiment, play, and learn how to work with AI today will be best positioned to shape what comes next.

🔗 Resources and mentions from this episode:

• Anthropic labor market report
• Ethan Mollick – “The Shape of the Thing”
• Claude AI
• Claude Cowork
• OpenAI GPT models

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