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How do I stop worrying about the future?
Im reading and seeing all this new AI stuff that seems to come out everyday. I just cant help feel the progress is fast and only getting faster.
I can’t help but worry about my own future while reading and thinking about this… Am I, a software engineer, going to have a job in 2030? In 2025? Should I be learning a trade right now, in preparation? Will a trade be a good job when every now-redundant white collar worker turns to the trade as well?
and then my thoughts spiral towards all of humanity. Society in general, will our governments adapt fast enough, will ….
How do I stop this kind of thinking? It doesn’t feel productive and seems to just make me worried, with seemingly no upside. I’ve mostly always been optimistic about the future so this feels very weird.
Physical activity always helps me, going on a walk, listening to music, etc. Meditation seems to help a lot of people. Avoid substances (esp. pot can increase anxiety) and try to get a good night of sleep every night.
If not try talking to friends and therapy? I hate to give the run of the mill stuff you’ve probably heard of, but there’s a reason it’s standard.
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