In the AI Era, Most People's Futures Are Up in the Air | Some Thoughts on Skill and Niche

In the AI era, most people’s futures are up in the air. This morning I came across a tweet from @python_xxt saying individuals need to be like loaches—constantly finding cracks, squirming through, staying flexible, carving out their own niche. He’s right. But I want to add something: squirming alone isn’t enough. You need to accumulate something with every step. Let’s talk about how to squirm, where to squirm, and how to make it all worth your while. ...

January 19, 2026 · 6 min · frxiaobei