This Is Not the End of Work
AI is rewriting the manual, not erasing the need for human intelligence
There’s a strange tension in the air right now. Spend enough time online, and it feels like the entire future of work is on fire. Predictions everywhere. Hot takes galore. Threads declaring that your job, your field, or your industry will be gone in five years—maybe less. It’s exhausting. And for most people? It’s not even close to true.
Because the truth is, AI’s impact is real—but not universal. Not yet. For many, the effects are still subtle or abstract, showing up quietly in the background rather than crashing through the front door. And for others, the shift hasn’t touched them at all. So the idea that we’re all about to be replaced? That’s not reality. That’s fear dressed up as foresight.
Still, it is worth paying attention. Because what’s unfolding isn’t the end of jobs—it’s a rebalancing of value. Tasks that used to define a role may soon be handled by tools. But that doesn’t make the role irrelevant. It just means the people who fill it will need to bring more than output. They’ll need insight. Direction. A point of view.
In the years ahead, the people who thrive won’t be the fastest typists, the most fluent coders, or the ones with the most templates bookmarked. They’ll be the ones who can adapt. Who know how to learn. Who understand what matters in a sea of infinite options—and who can explain why.
That’s not just true for marketing, design, or leadership. It applies just as much to software development—where AI has become deeply embedded in the workflow, but the need for strategic thinking, clear communication, and human judgment has only grown.
Eggs! The Podcast guest Bassem Dghaidi is a software developer, engineering leader, and systems thinker who’s had a front-row seat to that evolution. As someone helping build the next generation of GitHub Copilot, he understands what these tools can do—and more importantly, what they still can’t. His perspective isn’t about resisting the future. It’s about preparing for it, with curiosity, clarity, and an eye toward the skills that will matter most.
Where Engineering Meets Perspective: Bassem Dghaidi
Bassem Dghaidi has been writing code since the days of dial-up internet. What began in Lebanese internet cafes—downloading tutorials and learning to program without a home computer—has become a global career shaping the future of software development.
Over the past 15 years, Bassem has worked across digital agencies, consulting firms, and startups, eventually helping found a software engineering bootcamp where he trained a new generation of developers. Today, he’s an engineer at GitHub, contributing to the next evolution of GitHub Copilot. His work sits at the intersection of AI, automation, and developer experience—giving him a front-row seat to the transformation happening inside the industry.
But Bassem is more than just a builder. He’s a systems thinker and teacher at heart. Through his content platform, Glich.Stream, he shares what he's learned about programming, problem-solving, and staying adaptable in a world of accelerating change. His perspective is both practical and grounded—focused less on hype, and more on helping people thrive in whatever the future brings.
Signals from the Future of Work
Below are a few standout moments from our conversation with Bassem, paired with insights to help you apply these ideas in your own work. Whether you're navigating a changing industry or simply looking to sharpen your thinking, there’s something here worth carrying forward.
“There’s really no end to this. No matter how long you’ve been building systems, the field keeps on giving.”
Actionable Insight: Adopt a mindset of perpetual learning. The people who stay relevant aren't the ones who mastered the last wave—they're the ones ready for the next one.
“Learning how to learn is a skill that many people don’t recognize as important early on.”
Actionable Insight: Don’t just chase tools—develop your learning system. Whether that’s bookmarking sources, blocking time for research, or building in reflection, make learning part of your workflow.
“People underestimate the amount of knowledge you need to craft the right prompt. That won’t go away.”
Actionable Insight: Prompting is becoming a core skill. The better you can frame problems, the better results you’ll get from AI. Practice being precise, structured, and clear—even when asking questions.
“Strategy, taste, originality, communication—these are becoming the new premium skills.”
Actionable Insight: Start developing your point of view. Whether you’re a marketer, engineer, or designer, the value isn’t just in what you produce—it’s in why it matters and how well you can explain it.
“Copilot helps with the boring stuff so I can focus on the parts that actually matter—architecture, systems, decisions.”
Actionable Insight: Use AI to free up mental space. Let it take on repetitive work so you can focus on direction, design, and higher-level decisions.
“It’s easy to mistake confidence for competence when using AI.”
Actionable Insight: Always verify. Don’t outsource your judgment. AI tools are powerful—but they don’t replace your responsibility to understand what’s right.
“We’re not going to be replaced by machines. We’re going to be the ones guiding them.”
Actionable Insight: Step into a leadership mindset. Even if you're not managing people, you're managing ideas, tools, and outcomes. That’s where human intelligence still wins.
The Case for Staying Human
The pace of change is real, but so is the opportunity. As tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, and others become more capable, the temptation is to keep up by doing more, faster. But as Bassem reminds us, speed isn’t the skill that matters most. What matters is your ability to think clearly, adapt with intention, and communicate in a way that earns trust. Those aren’t byproducts of AI—they’re distinctly human strengths.
The big takeaway here isn’t just about software development. It’s about staying relevant in any field. Build your expertise. Sharpen your judgment. Develop a point of view. Because as the noise gets louder, the people who rise won’t be the ones with the most output—they’ll be the ones with the clearest signal.
Thanks for reading,
—Ryan
Ready for more?
Catch Bassem Dghaidi’s interview in its entirety on Eggs! The Podcast.
Don’t miss a show! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or really anywhere great podcasts are found.
Path Picks
Cool stuff to help you forge your path to greatness.
Note: The Path Weekly is reader-supported. As such, I may be using affiliate links below. If you want to support the newsletter at no additional cost to you, please consider using the links below. If you’d rather not, most items below are widely available anywhere you want to shop. Thanks! –R
Reading list
If you're looking to go deeper on the themes from this week's newsletter, here are a few books that pair well with the conversation and offer a broader perspective on learning, systems, and the future of work:
The Systems Bible by John Gall
A quirky but insightful take on how systems behave in the real world. Essential reading for anyone trying to design or manage anything complex—especially in tech.
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
A compelling argument for why adaptability, cross-disciplinary thinking, and the ability to learn how to learn are more valuable than narrow expertise, especially relevant in the age of AI.
AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan
Blends science fiction and real-world analysis to explore what AI will look like over the next two decades—and what it means for industries, workers, and global societies.
More to explore
Bassem Dghaidi Websites:
https://bassemdy.com/
https://x.com/bassemdy
https://www.youtube.com/@glich.stream
Work with me
Ryan Roghaar - Fractional CMO/Creative Director/Art Director: https://rogha.ar/portfolio
R2 - Creative Services for Agencies and SMBs: https://www.r2mg.com
Eggs! The Podcast: https://www.eggscast.com
Would you like a personal introduction to any of the incredible leaders featured in The Path Weekly to explore business or other collaborative opportunities?
Contact me here to learn more about my B2B matchmaking service.
Get featured
Do you want to be featured in a future edition of The Path Weekly?
Contact me to learn more.