Different: The Democratization of Expertise
The underlying shift is democratization. Ten years ago, producing a professional animated short, composing an orchestral score, or conducting complex data analysis required years of specialized training. Today, a passionate amateur with a clear vision and the right AI toolbox can prototype at a level previously reserved for professionals.
This isn’t about making experts obsolete. It’s about changing their role from craftsmen of execution to editors of intention. The premium skill is no longer just technical proficiency in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or SQL. It’s creative direction, taste, and discernment—the ability to guide the AI,
