Saturn-Neptune and the Post-Labor Society: The Collapse of the Employment-Based Economy

An excerpt from the GTA Member Webinar on February 19, 2025.
Transcript edited for print.

So this is all part of the Saturn-Neptune alignment because, like we’ve discussed, Saturn-Neptune is very much connected with the post-labor society. As AI begins to replace and automate decision-making, humans will need to redefine meaning and purpose in a post-labor world. And that post-labor world is accelerating.

The Death of Entry-Level White-Collar Jobs

We’re seeing a decoupling of labor from productivity. Just recently, 200,000 Wall Street jobs were put at risk as agentic AI becomes a major breakthrough, rolling out into PCs, phones, and all system servers. So now we’re seeing a shift where agentic AI just watches what you do for a day, a week, or however long—and then it takes over, doing your job better than you.

Salesforce has already announced that it won’t be hiring any new engineers in 2025. The era of entry-level software engineering is dead. The Silicon Valley upper-middle-class software engineer—a once reliable pillar—is fading away because the world no longer needs mediocrity.

Today, a single skilled developer armed with GitHub Copilot—which, by the way, you can download right on Windows—can accomplish in a matter of days what teams used to struggle to build over years.

So, it’s here, folks. The white-collar recession has already begun.

The U.S. professional and business sector has lost 248,000 jobs since May 2023. And what came out around May 2023? Take a guess—right? AI. Jobs in this sector have contracted for 17 straight months, making it the longest streak since 2008. White-collar hiring levels are now even lower than during the 2020 pandemic. And such weakness usually only happens during economic downturns.

The Only Employer Left Standing: The Government

Now, the economy isn’t in a total downturn—at least not on paper. But the only sector adding jobs? The federal government. Over the past four years, from 2020 to now, the only people who were consistently employed were those working for the government. And as we know, they’re about to get laid off with a vengeance. We’re looking at up to 400,000 people getting laid off on top of the 248,000 already lost.

The Death of the Traditional Workforce Model

And here’s the bigger thing—because productivity is no longer dependent on human labor due to AI, automation, and robotics, we’re reaching a point where businesses can now scale without hiring more people. They’re going to keep the people they have. Anyone who’s a B-minus or less? They’re gone. You only keep your A-team—your A-workers.

So, businesses will be able to scale without hiring more people, breaking the link between employment and economic expansion. The traditional model of labor plus capital, which equals productivity, is going to be completely disrupted. And let’s remember—the labor-capital-productivity model came out during the 1880s, during a Saturn-Neptune conjunction.

The Automation Cliff Is Here

Now, this is where it gets really interesting.

What we’re seeing is an AI and robotic automation cliff. So, at first, there’s a human-centered approach where people have AI, but they’re not using it too much. Then, they’re forced to use it. Or let’s say companies have the AI, but they’re not really employing it or using it to its full extent. And then—boom—they’re forced to, and suddenly the level of human involvement drops completely.

So imagine a huge drop, a sudden slide from a familiar path into an unknown future. This is what’s called the automation cliff. Instead of slowly handing over jobs to machines, robots, and AI, we might soon see an overnight shift where many industries and job types are completely taken over by technology.

Two Forces Driving Job Automation

Two major changes are making this possible.

First, humanoid robots can now do physical tasks just like people. Second, AI programs can handle work that requires thinking and problem-solving—using the same computers we already know. Unlike older machines that needed special setups and constant human intervention, these new technologies can step in and start working immediately.

The big advantage here is that these systems work without the extra hassle of switching between people and machines.

So think of it like this—people and machines, people and machines. And as we implement more AI and more robotics, the level of human involvement keeps dropping. But here’s what happens: when only part of a job is automated, it often doesn’t work as well as if either a human or a machine did everything.

We’ve already seen this in industries like medicine and farming, where allowing machines to handle entire processes has actually improved results. AI is getting smarter. Better robots are overcoming these barriers. So soon, as these systems become stronger, faster, and smarter, they could take away many, many jobs over the next five to seven years.

What I’m getting at here is that the automation cliff is coming fast, and we must be ready for the big economic and social shifts.

Now, keep in mind—7 years is near totality. A vast majority of this will happen in the next 3.5 to 4 years. That’s what I’m seeing.

The AI Takeover Begins: The First Waves of Disruption

Now, I’m going to focus on where I think this is going to hit first and hardest, in the most disruptive way that’s actually measurable.

The End of Language Barriers: A World Without Miscommunication

The universal translator—once a fantasy in Star Trek—is now on the verge of transforming global communication forever.

Powered by advanced AI, real-time translation will be a game-changer. You’ll put earbuds in your ears, wear a pair of Ray-Bans connected to them, linked to your Apple Watch or iPhone—which will be AI-empowered—and suddenly, language will no longer divide you. You’ll be able to have conversations with people in completely different languages, read menus in foreign languages—it’s already been developed, and they’re rolling it out this year.

So language barriers? They’re about to become as outdated as the telegraph.

Hollywood’s Last Act: The AI-Driven Entertainment Revolution

The towering centralized empire of Hollywood—too big, too smart, and too powerful to fail, or so they thought—is on the verge of collapse. AI-powered content creation will democratize filmmaking, allowing anyone with a vision to produce professional-quality films and shows at a fraction of today’s costs.

Just as self-publishing shattered traditional publishing, AI will transform entertainment into a truly open landscape.

We’re going to see the gatekeeper extinction. Traditional studios and networks will lose their monopoly over content distribution. The era of $200 million blockbusters will fade, replaced by thousands of independent creators making cinema-quality productions for mere hundreds of dollars.

This starts now. We’re going to see some kid or group of kids make a film that looks like a $300 million blockbuster, upload it to YouTube, and it’ll get more views, more critical acclaim, and more commercial success than the best film Disney or Marvel can put out.

That is coming. I believe it’ll happen this year, no later than 2026. AI will improve the script, automate production, and reduce the need for huge teams. Right now, a film crew used to be 60 people—now it’s down to 15 or 16. Soon, that number will shrink even more.

The Death of Office Work: The End of an Industrial Relic

The traditional office, once the heart of the knowledge network, will soon be obsolete—similar to the coal mines and textile mills of the past.

Just as the Industrial Revolution freed humanity from back-breaking manual labor, AI and automation will liberate us from mundane, repetitive office work. The corporate theater ends. The daily commute to perform tasks that could be done anywhere will be remembered as an absurd relic of an outdated business culture.

All the socializing fads, artificial office friendships, and forced networking? Replaced by genuine community.

We’re about to see economic liberation—people freed from rigid corporate structures. No longer trading time for money, but unlocking new models of prosperity and purpose. This is all part of the AI-driven digital transformation, where humans focus on creativity, strategy, and higher-level problem-solving.

The End of Human Medicine: The Rise of AI and Robotic Healthcare

Now, it doesn’t mean it happens 100% within seven years, but starting this year, we’re going to see the beginning of the end of human medicine.

AI and robotic healthcare will rise—especially in government-run programs like Medicare and Medicaid. With budget cuts coming, the government will embrace AI-driven diagnostics. Soon after, robots will take on a bigger role in surgery.

Believe it or not, we’re going to hear about the first surgery completely done by an AI robot. It might not happen in America, but maybe somewhere in Africa, or another part of the world where medical access is limited. Elon Musk could send a surgical-trained robot to perform emergency procedures where doctors aren’t available.

Surgical robots will achieve unmatched accuracy, performing procedures with near-zero error rates. Over the next 7 years, many surgeons will be AI-assisted. Human hands simply won’t be able to match AI precision, especially in delicate procedures like brain surgery.

Education Without Limits: The AI-Powered Learning Revolution

Teachers like to say, “Oh, my students try to write their essays with AI, and I know it’s not them.” But here’s the thing—AI-powered education isn’t a gimmick.

The traditional standardized education system, which was built for an industrial age to churn out compliant office and factory workers, is failing big time. And it’s going to fade into history—replaced by AI-powered personalized learning that adapts perfectly to each student.

And by the way, that AI learning also applies to you. The AI will know your learning history, your education level, your strengths, and your weaknesses. It will teach you in a way that fits the way you think.

With intelligent AI tutors guiding every student, the rigid structure of classrooms and grade levels will become relics of the past, unleashing unprecedented human potential.

You might think, “Well, if I go to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, I have an advantage.” No. That’s all being destroyed. The AI will be better than the best professors at those institutions. It will know how your brain works better than any teacher ever could.

Now, the teachers’ unions? They’re going to kick back with a vengeance on this. Some will embrace it, but others will feel very threatened.

Government Without Bureaucrats: The Rise of AI-Driven Governance

AI-driven governance is coming. It won’t happen overnight, but we’re already seeing the bloated machinery of government—inefficient, outdated, clogged by bureaucratic bottlenecks—become obsolete.

The DMV is one of the first places AI will take over.

This is happening at the local, state, and federal level. And with Elon Musk in the picture, we could see an even faster push to bring AI governance to the federal level under a Trump presidency.

Humanoid Robots: The Ultimate Drop-In Solution

Humanoid robots stand at the edge of the automation cliff, ready to replace human workers entirely.

Their ability to function in human-designed environments without modification makes them a game-changer. Unlike older automation, they don’t require expensive workplace redesigns. They step in and work with the same tools we do.

And don’t underestimate them. People say, “Well, they can’t move that well.” No—these robots can do backflips, breakdance, and even stand on their hands. They have more mobility than most humans.

Unlike partial automation, humanoid robots don’t require a hybrid workforce. They take over entire roles. A full transition to automation is coming, and Elon Musk is leading the charge—building an AI-powered brain for these machines.

The factory of the future? Some humans will be there, but for the most part, it’s going to be robots.

The Future Is Here

The automation cliff isn’t coming—it’s here. And over the next few years, we’re about to see the most rapid transformation in human history.

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