AI Is Eating the World Layer by Layer — Here's Where to Stand

The article lays out a five-layer model of AI replaceability, from easily commoditized application knowledge to hard-to-replace embodiment and framework creation.

It argues that AI is compressing margins in exposed digital work while raising the value of human judgment, system design, and verification.

Software engineering, junior dev work, BI analysis, Figma-style production, and content creation are highlighted as areas under growing pressure.

The takeaway: don’t just learn AI tools—aim to work in layers above where AI is currently strongest, where humans still define the architecture and rules.