I lost my job because of ChatGPT. You're probably Next: Living with AI: A Tale of Loss, Learning, and Resilience

by Tihomir Ivanov

In the heart of our rapidly transforming digital age, "I lost my job because of ChatGPT. You're probably Surviving in an Age of Artificial Intelligence" weaves a tale that transcends the boundaries between artificial intelligence and human experience. The protagonist, Eric Jones, an everyman programmer, faces the bitter reality of job displacement when an advanced AI, ChatGPT, renders his skills obsolete. But this is just the beginning of Eric's profound journey of self-discovery and reinvention. This engrossing narrative explores the profound societal impact of AI through the microcosm of Eric's personal struggle. Stripped of his identity as a programmer, Eric spirals into a world of disillusionment, leading him down a path where he grapples with joblessness, homelessness, heartbreak, and introspection. However, in the face of overwhelming odds, Eric finds an unexpected mentor in ChatGPT itself, the very algorithm that triggered his downfall. His relationship with the AI deepens, providing him not only with a new career in electrical engineering but also serving as a sounding board for his philosophical musings and emotional turmoil. Through this symbiotic connection, the narrative offers a captivating exploration of the boundaries of artificial intelligence, revealing both its transformative potential and its ethical dilemmas. This book isn't just a story of one man's survival against the onslaught of technology; it's a profound philosophical exploration of what it means to be human in an era where AI is becoming increasingly entwined with our lives. With Dostoevsky-like introspection, it delves into the heart of our existential anxieties, our joys, our sorrows, our successes, and our failures. "I lost my job because of ChatGPT. You're probably Next" invites readers into a hauntingly familiar future, a world where AI isn't just a tool, but an omnipresent reality. It's a journey that will grip technologists, futurists, philosophers, and anyone who has ever pondered the intersection of humanity and artificial intelligence. It’s a fascinating, thought-provoking, and at times heart-wrenching exploration that poses the In a world increasingly shaped by AI, how do we define our own worth? Come join Eric on his odyssey as he grapples with the machines we've created. In a world on the brink of the AI revolution, you may find more of yourself in Eric's story than you would care to admit.

371 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2023