AI, Alignment, and the Burden of Knowing Before the Shift

There’s a unique kind of loneliness that comes with seeing the future before others do. I had a conversation with someone I once considered a friend—a medical coder—about the ways AI is transforming healthcare. I wasn’t trying to preach, just share some insight: it’s not the tool that replaces people, it’s the person who learns to collaborate with the tool that changes the game.

Her response? Dismissive. Defensive. “I have this, I have that, my life is fine.”

And maybe she’s right… for now.

But this isn’t just about her. It’s about the entire ecosystem—her children, her family, her community. Because when jobs disappear, when industries shift, when people can’t access the systems they once relied on, they won’t turn to Google—they’ll turn to you.

The one with the degree. The steady job. The resources. The access.And if you’re not thinking ahead, what will you have to offer them?

This is what I mean when I talk about alignment.Not just getting a “job.” But choosing work, training, and impact that positions you to thrive in the next economy—not just survive in the old one.

AI is not a threat. It’s a mirror.It reflects who’s willing to evolve, and who’s clinging to comfort.

If you feel out of sync with the people around you because you’re trying to align your skills, your values, and your vision—you’re not alone.It’s not arrogance. It’s awareness.It’s not fear-mongering. It’s foresight.

You’re not crazy. You’re just early.And the ones who don’t listen now… will remember who warned them when it matters .