https://andrewmortimerbooks.com/ https://medium.com/@andrewmortimer https://thecorporatebeanbag.com/ linkedin.com/in/akbmortimer https://www.amazon.com.au/Glittering-.. AI is not going to erase work - it is going to force more of it. That is the blunt case here: why computers, tech, and generative AI can change tasks, but not eliminate the deeper economic need for human labor as entropy keeps rising. This episode connects physics and economics in a way most AI conversations miss. Using the second law of thermodynamics, the argument is simple but provocative: as disorder increases, societies need more maintenance, more building, more coordination, and more work to keep civilization functioning. Money, markets, and technology become the systems that make that work possible at scale. You'll discover why AI can absolutely reduce certain tasks, especially repetitive entry-level work like loan application assessment, while still leaving the overall number of jobs higher over time. The episode also examines why robotics has already displaced some dangerous and dull work without shrinking the global labor market, and why generative AI is best understood as a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. We break down the idea that when people can do more, they usually do more - creating more transactions, more complexity, and more demand for human problem-solving. The discussion also pushes back on the assumption that large language models are the same as intelligence itself, arguing instead that the human brain is the real large language model and that human-to-human interaction remains essential. If you are worried about AI taking your job, or trying to understand which parts of work automation will actually change, this episode gives you a sharper framework. It is especially relevant if you want a grounded, economics-meets-physics take on the future of labor instead of the usual hype cycle. A fast, thought-provoking listen for anyone tracking AI, jobs, productivity, and the long-term shape of work in a world that keeps getting more complex. Andrew Mortimer is a Multi-Company Founder, Author, specialist fund manager, professional gold explorer, and lifelong gold investor, holding the position of Chairman for several gold mining companies. Successfully led numerous gold exploration teams, achieving significant discoveries in regions known for their complex geological and legal challenges. My exploration efforts have mainly concentrated on the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia. Currently, the Chairman of Keops Group, a corporate advisory and finance firm in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on mining and clean technology. Keops Group supports both small and large, public and private companies in executing initial public offerings (IPOs) in Australia and internationally. I studied History and Law at the University of Sydney and trained as a lawyer with the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in New South Wales, becoming an officer of the Supreme Court in 2003. I am now part of the Keops Group team, providing advice to companies regarding their exploration projects, strategies, and funding options.