Why artificial intelligence is reshaping not only jobs — but the meaning of work itself. Paul C. Hong · Distinguished University Professor, University of Toledo
Dr. Paul, I just finished reading your article and I have to say — it truly moved me.
The way you described the quiet shift happening in your classroom, and how AI is taking over the “visible work” while putting at risk the invisible parts like judgment, curiosity, and ownership… it really hit home.
Honestly, this piece gave me a lot to think about, not just about the future of jobs, but about the deeper meaning of work itself. As someone who often wonders what will remain truly human in the AI era, your clear distinction between what AI can replicate and what only humans can offer — especially curiosity, compassion, and conscience — felt both sobering and deeply hopeful.
Personally, it helped me reframe my own anxieties about AI into something more constructive. Thank you for writing something so thoughtful and insightful. It was genuinely moving and helpful to me.
Dr. Paul, I just finished reading your article and I have to say — it truly moved me.
The way you described the quiet shift happening in your classroom, and how AI is taking over the “visible work” while putting at risk the invisible parts like judgment, curiosity, and ownership… it really hit home.
Honestly, this piece gave me a lot to think about, not just about the future of jobs, but about the deeper meaning of work itself. As someone who often wonders what will remain truly human in the AI era, your clear distinction between what AI can replicate and what only humans can offer — especially curiosity, compassion, and conscience — felt both sobering and deeply hopeful.
Personally, it helped me reframe my own anxieties about AI into something more constructive. Thank you for writing something so thoughtful and insightful. It was genuinely moving and helpful to me.
Warm regards,
It is a good and insightful article. I would like to see more articles like this.