Operating Principle

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AI Makes Average Work Cheap, Exceptional Work More Valuable

AI Makes Average Work Cheap, Exceptional Work More Valuable

AI Makes Average Work Cheap, Exceptional Work More Valuable

AI commoditizes average output and raises the value of genuinely excellent work.

AI commoditizes average output and raises the value of genuinely excellent work.

AI commoditizes average output and raises the value of genuinely excellent work.

The middle becomes cheaper while differentiated high-end work gains relative value.

The middle becomes cheaper while differentiated high-end work gains relative value.

The middle becomes cheaper while differentiated high-end work gains relative value.

The middle becomes cheaper while differentiated high-end work gains relative value.

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Operating Question

What task, workflow, or oversight condition determines whether AI is useful here?

What task, workflow, or oversight condition determines whether AI is useful here?

What task, workflow, or oversight condition determines whether AI is useful here?

Why It Matters

The middle becomes cheaper while differentiated high-end work gains relative value.

Supporting Evidence

Economic analysis of AI commoditization and quality polarization.

Research Notes

Re-test assumptions as models, stakes, workflows, and oversight arrangements change.

Practical Actions

Identify exceptional work; avoid competing on average volume; build high-end capability.