AI’s role in creative fields definitely stirs up a lot of fear, especially when it comes to job security, but I think the deeper worry is about losing the meaning behind our work. It’s not just about the task itself, but the feeling of creating something, of expressing yourself, and the connections that come with it. The problem with a lot of critiques of AI is they focus on the surface, whether AI can do the job well today, when really, the question should be about the bigger picture: how do we find value in things beyond the paycheck? Work should be about more than just economic output. It’s about finding joy in the act of creating and feeling connected to something meaningful.

The thing is, these concerns often stem from a place of wanting to protect a system we’ve built. But jobs are never as stable as they seem, and we should be thinking more about how we can reshape these systems to support people’s emotional and social needs, not just their economic ones. Ultimately, it’s not about whether AI takes over certain roles, but how we redefine success and fulfillment in a world where technology is constantly evolving. If we can focus on creating spaces for people to adapt, express themselves, and find real value in their work, then we’re on the right track.