The old meritocracy model is broken. All the rewards go to whoever grinds hardest from 15-30, then you're locked into your lane.

AI flips this. It's the great equalizer. Anyone can spin up agents, automate workflows, and compete without needing a Stanford degree or VC connections.

We're moving from winner-takes-all to tools-for-all. More agency = more people capturing value across their entire career, not just the early sprint.

This is how you build a sustainable economy instead of a burnout factory.