But I was thinking on this and was wondering what happens now with automation taking over

This is one of my greatest fears. When that happens, I think everything we’ve achieved up to “today” will be lost. Our freedom traded for comfort.

we are going to lose the majority of roles that have been created and even the creative ones, like music and art are being replaced by AI generated versions.

On this point, I have a slightly different “view.” Surely there will be content and programs developed by computers, or even art galleries featuring works created by AI, cinema, music, etc.... Virtually all creative fields that are today considered achievements we’ve built upon since the days when we made music with a gourd and a stick, or when we drew with stones inside caves to explain an idea—and which later evolved into painting or even sculpture—could be “taken over” by AI. But those same arts or activities that continue to be performed by humans will undoubtedly be more highly valued. In other words, a play performed by humans and developed by humans will be more “exclusive” and have more restricted access. This could be a very important issue. Will there, for example, be first- and second-class cinema? Many questions are plaguing me right now regarding this particular topic, but I don’t think we’re going to “lose” these arts and these qualities to computers.

how long before human interaction is again obsolete (...)?

In this area, we have seen a decline since the onset of the pandemic. Much has been lost along the way. The forced isolation lasting several weeks, and the uprooting of children from the normal and desirable environments for their social development, has reached levels that are practically unprecedented. Today we see that the generations aged roughly 12–18 show a marked difference in this area compared to previous generations. I hope that in the near future there will be an awareness of the need for others for our own existence.

nothing we do really matters to anyone else, and maybe not even to ourselves.

At the end of the day, we are all replaceable. But one thing is certain: even if “our place” can easily be taken by someone else or some other entity, we are unique. We possess a set of genes, memories, and interactions that are in no way replaceable—nor should they be disregarded—for the sake of an inclusive and global society.

we become a beta species, unable to support or direct itself, continually degrading until our value is the same as soil.

what happens when there are no jobs anyone can do?

We must not give up hope of building a better society. And this does not mean seeking personal comfort, but rather fostering a deeper connection with our close family members, our neighbors, and even the stranger we happen to pass on the street—someone we make a point of “greeting” with a slight nod and a simple smile.

A long time ago—more than 30 years, in fact—I dreamed of starting a family. Having children, a big house, and two dogs. Today, that “dream” feels a little further away. I’d even say it’s been relegated to a reality I don’t see happening in my lifetime. But that doesn’t bother me. When I realize there are still parents like you, who raise their children to be thinking beings, and who let them develop skills that can’t easily be replaced by a book or an app.