Introduction
Artificial intelligence won't just replace human workers: it will make the entire current economic structure completely obsolete. This is the provocative thesis of Emad Mostaque, former hedge fund manager and creator of Stable Diffusion, who in a recent interview with Tom Bilyeu outlined a revolutionary scenario for the next 1000 days.
Emad Mostaque's Vision
According to Mostaque, author of the book "The Last Economy", AI won't simply make human cognitive labor worth zero, but actually negative in value. His analysis is based on concrete data: companies now reach $100 million in revenue in three months instead of three years, while AI has already achieved IQ scores of 110-130 on standardized tests.
"In the next 1,000 days, AI will not only replace a startling number of humans in the workforce, it will make the entire structure of our economy obsolete."
Emad Mostaque, Creator of Stable Diffusion
The Problem with Current Systems
Modern capitalism presents fundamental paradoxes that AI will brutally expose. As Mostaque highlights, GDP considers cancer positive for economic growth, while curing it is considered negative. This measurement system becomes unsustainable when artificial intelligence can diagnose diseases at a medical level using a $400 Raspberry Pi.
The Cognitive Labor Crisis
95% of AI deployments in companies haven't gained traction according to an MIT study, but this will change rapidly. Every school principal worldwide had to ask themselves, exactly 1000 days ago with ChatGPT's launch, whether it was still possible to assign essays as homework.
Economic Transformation
The economy will transform from a scarcity allocation system to the physics of information and entropy reduction. AI companies will never make profits, only cash flows, following Amazon's strategy of reinvesting everything in compute capacity to maintain competitive advantage.
The New Capital
Network capital will become more important than skills, as AI outperforms humans in all cognitive labor. Human attention will become the scarcest resource, driving speculative bubbles in media, gaming, and digital assets.
Geopolitical Implications
China controls robot supply chains and will likely stop exporting robots within five years. 50% of all AI research papers now come from China, with the percentage increasing. Countries will compete on compute accumulation rather than traditional military or economic metrics.
Solutions and Adaptations
Mostaque proposes radical solutions, including Foundation Coin, a Bitcoin alternative that directs proceeds to beneficial compute like cancer research and education. Monetary creation should shift from debt-based to human-based systems to maintain economic stability.
Survival Strategies
To navigate this transition, individuals should:
- Use AI tools for at least one hour daily
- Build network capital with other humans
- Diversify investments into digital assets
- Focus on jobs requiring physical presence and human connection
Conclusion
Mostaque's prediction isn't science fiction but an analysis based on current trends and concrete data. While timelines might be slightly longer than 1000 days, the direction seems inevitable. The challenge isn't preventing this transformation, but adapting constructively to a post-capitalist economy driven by artificial intelligence.
FAQ
Why will AI make capitalism obsolete?
AI will make human cognitive labor economically negative, not just zero value. When intelligence becomes commoditized, economic systems based on human labor scarcity collapse.
How long will this transformation take?
According to Emad Mostaque, the fundamental transformation will occur in the next 1000 days, though some aspects might take longer to fully manifest.
Which jobs will survive AI?
Jobs requiring physical presence, direct human connection, and unionized public sector positions will have better survival chances in the short term.
How to prepare for this economic transition?
It's essential to master AI tools, build strong human networks, diversify into digital assets, and develop skills requiring direct human interaction.
What will happen to corporate profits in the AI era?
AI companies won't make traditional profits but will reinvest everything in compute capacity, following Amazon's model to maintain competitive advantage.
Can AI really surpass human intelligence?
AI has already demonstrated IQ capabilities of 110-130 on standardized tests and can now "think" for 200 minutes versus 20 minutes just weeks ago.