Blog 1: The Fear of AI — Why It Feels So Real

“Will AI replace me?” If you’ve asked yourself this, you’re not alone. Fear of being replaced by technology isn’t new — people worried when looms, computers, and ATMs appeared, too.

History shows the pattern: new tech doesn’t erase jobs; it reshapes them. ATMs didn’t kill teller jobs; they shifted toward customer service. Power looms cut 98% of weaving labor, yet weaving jobs grew because cheaper cloth created higher demand.

Psychology backs why fear feels real. A 2022 study found employees exposed to workplace robots reported higher burnout and job insecurity — even when robots weren’t replacing anyone. We often overestimate what machines can do and underestimate our own worth.

The better question isn’t “Will AI replace me?” but “How can I make AI work for me?”