I was raised in an environment of intellectuals- and it was reinforced that this was the path to choose. White collar work was the most lucrative path.
Imagine my surprise when I found how much the manager of the mechanics at a fair size auto dealer made more than many attorneys. I was a loan officer then, scrolling through a hundred applications for small personal loans and the very new, at the time, home equity loan. And thus witnessed a steady feed of income data.
But AI is here now and AI is a great white collar worker- more accurate and quicker. The reduction in this type of work will free up funds for other endeavors.
People who work with their hands on sculptures, or iron workers and masons will be elevated. This timing seems to sync with an interest in more ornate architecture. There’s also a lament that the fancy scrolls and detailing is only to be found on the older facades.
I see three ways to promote artisans: commerce, status, and early encouragement. The harder question is how the money actually flows—and where the financing comes from.
