A story that starts in the Middle Ages and winds through empires, laws, and cars—shaping the roads we still follow today.
Toilet paper is common in North America and Europe, but most of the world relies on water instead. In this episode, we break down the differences, what doctors say about hygiene, and how culture shapes what feels normal.
Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
Acting has always been a human craft — emotion, presence, and identity captured on stage and screen. But AI can now generate voices, replicate faces, and even create entire performances without a person ever stepping in front of a camera. What happens when creativity itself becomes code, and the line between performance and simulation disappears?
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
Hiring has always begun with people — a recruiter reading your résumé, a quick call, a chance to make an impression. But AI is now the first filter in more and more companies, scanning applications and making decisions before a person is ever involved. When the gatekeeper is an algorithm, the idea of “getting your foot in the door” takes on a new meaning.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
Accounting was once one of the safest careers: steady work, annual demand, and trust built over years. But AI tools are now scanning receipts, balancing books, and filing taxes faster than any professional. The question isn’t just whether accountants lose tasks — it’s whether the profession itself disappears from everyday life.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
For decades, financial analysts were prized for their insight — sharp minds trusted to interpret markets. But the rise of AI has shifted that power. Algorithms now scan vast data, move money in milliseconds, and make calls humans can’t keep up with. The question isn’t whether analysts lose tasks — it’s whether they lose their place in the room entirely.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
Banking once meant people — the teller who knew your name, the officer who weighed your loan, the advisor who explained your options. Now those moments are fading. AI is making the decisions in seconds, and a human only steps in if you specifically request it. The “cold, automated” scenes once imagined in movies are starting to become reality.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
Coding was once the ultimate safe career — the golden skill everyone was told to learn. But what happens when the very thing coders created begins to replace them? This episode looks at how AI threatens not just coding jobs, but the entire path into tech itself.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Warehouse Workers on the Line,” robotic arms, AI carts, and drones take over the endless picking and packing that once drove millions of human shifts. The warehouses don’t close — but they stop being workplaces designed for people. Humans remain only as backup for the machines.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Office Clerks in the Cloud,” AI assistants take over scheduling, invoices, and paperwork. Entire departments of admin work vanish almost overnight. For decades, clerical jobs were seen as some of the safest careers in the world — but now, many may not exist at all.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Truck Drivers on Autopilot,” highways fill with self-driving rigs that never need rest or pay. Companies celebrate efficiency, but drivers face a new reality: long-haul jobs vanish first, leaving only local routes and a handful of monitoring roles. Trucking doesn’t disappear, but the freedom of the open road fades into short runs and screens.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Teachers in the AI Classroom,” schools roll out software that handles grading, lesson plans, and personalized tutoring. Administrators celebrate efficiency, but teachers face a new reality: fewer are hired, and those who remain are asked to supervise instead of teach. What AI can’t do is notice when a student loses confidence, encourage them to keep going, or make learning feel human.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Lawyers on the Clock,” we look at a near-future law firm where AI completes research and contracts in minutes, reshaping the billable-hour model that has defined the profession for decades. Associates feel the squeeze, partners rethink profits, and the legal world faces a deeper question: what is a lawyer’s time really worth?
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Doctors with AI Eyes,” we look at a near-future where machines scan medical data with flawless precision. Some fear replacement, but the role of doctors transforms — from reading charts to guiding people through the hardest conversations.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “Writers vs. Machines,” we look at a near-future where AI generates content faster than ever, leaving human writers wondering where they fit. Some lose work, but others find new purpose — shaping drafts, adding voice, and creating meaning AI can’t.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “The Last Cashiers,” we imagine a near-future supermarket where AI runs the checkout lanes, but a few people remain to do what machines can’t: help, solve, and connect. A glimpse into the changing role of work — and why human touch still counts.
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Jobs on the Edge is a Skimmy Stories series exploring the roles most at risk of being replaced by AI — and the human value that remains when machines take over.
In “AI on the Line,” we imagine a near-future call center where machines answer almost every customer — and the few people left only handle what AI can’t. A glimpse into the future of work, and the value of staying human.
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People call it artificial intelligence, but that’s wrong. AI doesn’t think — it organizes data and finds patterns. In this episode, we break down why calling it “intelligence” is misleading, how the hype creates false expectations, and what this means for our future.
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