Nikola Tesla's Prophecy from 90 Years Ago Has Become a Reality.
Henry Kim ·
Nikola Tesla's prophecy from 90 years ago has become a reality. The career formula we once firmly believed in has been completely shattered. The era of graduating from a good university, joining a large corporation as a new recruit, climbing the organizational ladder, and being guaranteed stability is over.
The emergence of the 'Hyper-Individual' combined with AI renders large organizations powerless. This is because a 'Lightweight Civilization' has arrived, where tasks previously handled by thousands are now managed by a small number of people and AI. In the era of the 'One Unicorn,' where one person can create 1 trillion won in value, companies no longer require massive workforces. The apprenticeship system, where one learned while earning a salary, has collapsed, and large-scale public recruitment is disappearing.
Now, an era may come where one might have to pay companies to gain experience and learn skills. From a company's perspective, an untrained new recruit is a cost, not an investment. The days when your affiliation protected you are over. Now, you must prove yourself not by your organizational business card, but by the 'tasks' you can solve. There are no pre-made positions created by others. In this wild era where you must carve out your own place, what will be your weapon?