Episode 9: The New Millionaires Work AI Cannot Replace

In this episode, we explore a quiet but powerful shift happening beneath the noise of artificial intelligence.As AI reshapes white collar work, a different group is rising. Plumbers. Solar installers. Landscapers. Electricians. Builders. Work rooted in the physical world that cannot be automated and is becoming more valuable, not less. We discuss why these skilled trades may produce the next generation of millionaires and what that says about dignity, purpose, and real economic value.The conversation then turns to Australia, where new policies restricting social media use for children under eighteen reflect growing concern about digital influence and its impact on young people.From there, we widen the lens to education and business. Students are showing less interest in international business at a time when the world remains deeply interconnected. Rising political rhetoric and nationalism are narrowing ambition, pulling focus inward, and reshaping how young people view opportunity.We close with a central question. In an increasingly global economy, are we choosing to disengage from the world, or is the world quietly moving on without us?