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Nereida's avatar

Thank you for articulating this optimism so eloquently! The paragraph below especially resonated, I've been thinking the same lately - personal judgment and creativity will become increasingly important, and they're such core parts of the human experience!

"I see two arcs to grow along. The first is to become people of high trust. The second is to become people who dream."

Jane Zhang's avatar

Yes! Thank you for reading!!

annie's avatar

thank you for sharing your hope and optimism for the future! <3

Jane Zhang's avatar

Thank you for reading Annie!!

Jordan Hamel's avatar

Just subscribed based on your sister’s post linking to your substack! Thanks for sharing. Taking bigger bets based on what you’re here for still pays off for folks early in their career with or without AI. Bet on something different not for the sake of being contrarian but it’s a wonderful world where you take risks than even a few decades earlier would have been impossible. I wouldn’t be where I am if I hadn’t been willing to trade off opportunities on the well worn path when I moved to Hainan in 2005 and stayed for the next three years.

anniething & anniewhere's avatar

this piece is a wonderful ray of hope in a landscape where the vibes have been unsteady. esp love how ur 'other pieces considered' are so deeply human and emotional.

Jane Zhang's avatar

Thank you so much Annie :)

Lucas's avatar

This came together so well! love this piece

Jane Zhang's avatar

Thank you Lucas!!

Jen Zhu's avatar

Jane you are an incredible writer and every month you blow me away all over again!!! Have also been having existential thoughts about work and living with AI and love your perspective of this allowing everyone to become dreamers & have accountability on executing that dream, on this being an opportunity for life to become more idealistic and empowered. Loved this one :)

Jane Zhang's avatar

Thank you Jen :)

Randy Perecman's avatar

Another banger from Jane, no surprises here

Jane Zhang's avatar

Thank you Randy!

Grace Chong's avatar

having the same exact thoughts recently - thank you for your words!!!!