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Revised log scale chart comparing marginal AI token costs with five minutes of human labor using a high contrast palette.
Posted inComputer Science Economics Tutorial

The Marginal Cost of AI Tokens vs. Human Labor

A friendly economics guide comparing the marginal cost of AI tokens with human labor, using OpenAI API pricing and BLS wage data to explain when AI is cheap, when humans still matter, and why cost per accepted outcome beats cost per token.
Posted by Tommy P June 11, 2026
visualization of AI impact on workforce
Posted inComputer Science Economics

How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work—And What You Can Do to Prepare

See how AI is reshaping work, which skills may matter more, and how workers can prepare for a changing job market.
Posted by Uncle TJ September 21, 2025
visualization of software engineers at work in the future
Posted inComputer Science Economics

AI vs. Software Engineers: A Nuanced Look at the Future of Work

A nuanced look at AI and software engineering jobs, including automation risk, developer productivity, and the skills likely to stay valuable.
Posted by Uncle TJ July 25, 2025
visualization of a community affected by significant job loss
Posted inEconomics

The Great Shift: Where Did All the Jobs Go? A 20-Year Look at Industry Disruption

A 20-year look at industry disruption, job losses, automation, globalization, and the economic forces reshaping the labor market.
Posted by Uncle TJ July 4, 2025
robot arm shaking human arm over background with graphs and tools
Posted inComputer Science Economics

Will AI Destroy Jobs or Redefine Them? An Economic Perspective

An economic perspective on whether AI will destroy jobs or redefine them, with a focus on automation, labor demand, and adaptation.
Posted by Uncle TJ June 30, 2025
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