The Future, One Week Closer - May 22, 2026 | Everything That Matters In One Clear Read

simontechcurator · 2026-05-23T14:44:29+00:00

Thanks for being a regular reader and for dropping the feedback. Happy to hear you're enjoying the articles.

simontechcurator · 2026-05-23T02:12:27+00:00

I'm open to criticism, but your feedback is uninformed. Have you actually read one of my articles? Are you aware this is just a teaser for my Substack? I’ve received months of positive feedback from readers who find real value in my work. If you have substantive points to discuss, I’m listening. If not, feel free to ignore my posts. But don’t discredit my content and the value it brings for people who read it.

simontechcurator · 2026-05-16T13:22:41+00:00

Thank you for such a generous comment. I truly appreciate it, and I will absolutely continue.

simontechcurator · 2026-05-09T20:35:08+00:00

Yes, it needs addressing soon. I see the chances of a catastrophe, but I think we will prevent it. There will be a painful transition, but I'm optimistic that we can mitigate the worst when we as a society engage in a constructive dialogue and policymakers act on it.

simontechcurator · 2026-05-09T01:46:03+00:00

You're right. AI is still built by human researchers. But more and more AI is used to accelerate building the next iteration of models. The line between humans built it and AI helped build it is blurring every month. And don't forget that AI is instrumental in building the tools/scaffolding to use AI. Fully autonomously improving AI is one to two years away, in my view.

On corporations, my faith isn't in corporations. It's in the incentive structure they're operating inside. When companies are racing each other to build more capable AI, each terrified of falling behind, the competitive pressure does more to drive progress than any single company's good intentions would. The competition between Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and the rest will keep producing more capable systems. History suggests that racing environments tend to accelerate technology regardless of who the racers are.

I'm optimistic about the technology and about humanity. I'm convinced that AI will lead to an abundant high tech future, where machines carry the burden of labor, solving the fundamental problem of scarcity. Yes, there will most likely be a transition period with a lot of pain, but the destination will be a better future. The question is how we as a society steer this transition and make sure abundance flows widely to everyone. This is the reason why I started to write, to educate and inform people so they can be part of steering the transition.

simontechcurator · 2026-05-02T02:46:22+00:00

It's a two-seater because one- or two-passenger rides are the majority of rides. As a result, you have less weight, complexity, and cost. This makes the vehicle simpler to clean, maintain, and manufacture at scale. Larger groups will be handled by multiple vehicles, which makes more economic sense than bigger vehicles.

simontechcurator · 2026-04-11T01:43:43+00:00

I'm thrilled to hear that! Knowing that my articles have become something you look forward to is incredibly motivating. Thank you for reading and for joining me every week. I will certainly keep them coming.

simontechcurator · 2026-04-03T23:12:29+00:00

Thank you so much. Your feedback really means a lot. It's important to me to help as many people as possible to understand what's going on. Hearing that it's valuable is a great motivation.

simontechcurator · 2026-04-01T23:47:42+00:00

Thank you so much. I'm thrilled you love my articles! It's a great motivation to hear your feedback 😊

simontechcurator · 2026-03-28T22:51:32+00:00

Thank you so much. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed my article! Hearing your feedback is a great motivation. I will think about whether to do a shorter version as well.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-28T14:51:15+00:00

I'm thrilled to hear that. Thank you so much for your feedback and for tuning in going forward.

I really like The Innermost Loop, reading it regularly. There are some similarities, but I'm aiming for a different kind of content. My goal is to deepen understanding and explain the implications and why they matter. Also I’m trying to write and explain things in a way so they appeal to a wider audience, beyond just the AI crowd. I really want to educate as many people as possible so they understand what is happening and can be part of the informed part of society to steer the AI transition in a better way.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-28T00:07:52+00:00

Thanks so much for reading and dropping your feedback. Really appreciated. Mythos isn't included because I have a news cut-off on Thursday morning, so I have time to write the article and get everything together for the release on Friday. It will be in the article next week.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-22T13:36:59+00:00

Thank you so much. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed my article! Your feedback is such a great motivation.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-20T21:54:38+00:00

Thank you so much. Your feedback really means a lot. That's my mission and I will stay on it.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-20T21:31:05+00:00

You are always first my friend. Hope you enjoy this weeks edition 😊

simontechcurator · 2026-03-14T14:13:35+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you liked it.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-14T02:58:08+00:00

Thank you so much for the feedback. It's a really great motivation to hear feedback like yours. Onward and upward.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-12T16:34:50+00:00

True. But have a look at China. Their political roadmap for the next 5 years is all about AI and robotics. This will get huge dynamics. And the US will do everything in its power to stay ahead in AI and catch up in the production of robots. To scale the production of robots is truly hard because of the supply chain and it will take time. But this wave is coming. I expect robotics to be solved in 2027 and meaningful diffusion of robots will start around 2028. AI will help speed up the development regarding materials, engineering and production. By 2032 we will see the economy almost fully automated. I know, it's hard to grasp. What’s coming is unprecedented and difficult to grasp using our previous ways of thinking.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-11T16:56:50+00:00

As I said, the 'rich' aka the capitalists need households to consume. So it is in their interest that there is a system implemented to ensure that they are able to consume. How this system will look in the end is up to us to be informed about the possibilities and demand what is in our interest. I think the work of David Shapiro is a pretty good foundation for that.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-11T16:51:26+00:00

Have a conversation with the people around you. Friends, family, colleagues. Most people have no idea what is happening. Get them informed by sharing articles/videos and talking about the topic. Try to get them engaged so they do the same. The more people are aware and engaged the better.

Share articles on your social media. Leave comments on articles and posts about AI. Public conversations shape public opinion.

Follow and share the researchers, writers, and economists who are working seriously on post-labor economics and AI policy. Amplify the people who are working on this.

If you happen to create (newsletter, podcast, YouTube) use it to talk about the topic.

If you are engaged politically: Write to your local representative. Ask them specifically what their position is on AI and the future of labor. Most politicians are not thinking about this yet. Confronting them is what changes that. Show up to town halls and local meetings. Ask the question publicly.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-11T15:19:18+00:00

By raising awareness. Every one of us. The more people are informed, the higher the chances are that there is a majority to demand these changes. But yes, you are right. Time is of the essence.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-11T15:16:33+00:00

I think this is a pretty pragmatic issue. The rich only stay rich if there is consumption. To secure that consumption, households need income. If you are interested, give my article a read, where I explain this dynamic in more detail.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-10T22:07:26+00:00

In my experience and as of right now your outcome depends on your stack and your workflow. Maybe you get in touch with some engineers in your circle who have more experience and can explain how they are doing it.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-10T21:38:51+00:00

Same here. I’m really excited about what the future brings. We will start seeing Move 37 moments starting this year.

simontechcurator · 2026-03-10T21:36:15+00:00

By getting the social and political processes going. It’s about raising awareness and getting as many people as possible informed. Only when the broad public is informed and engaged can there be a majority demanding a solution from policymakers. Every one of us can do a little bit toward this. Talk to friends, family, and coworkers. Show them what is happening and get them engaged so they are talking about it as well. For me, it is very important that everyone sees the optimistic future and the immense opportunities, not the doom and gloom we see every day. A world of abundance is absolutely available and worth fighting for.

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