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The notion that skilled trades are immune to economic pressures is being challenged, even amidst ongoing discussions about AI-driven job displacement. A recent discussion on Reddit highlights that even jobs considered ‘AI-proof’ are vulnerable during economic downturns. The argument centers on a simple premise: if high unemployment leads to a lack of customers with disposable income, the value of any skill, regardless of its susceptibility to automation, diminishes significantly. This suggests a broader vulnerability for all professions in the face of economic instability. The discussion originated from the r/artificial subreddit. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1kio21t/ai_proof_jobs_have_a_weakness/]