What Rob Henderson thinks about AI and jobs
Psychologist and writer. Author of the memoir Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, and of a newsletter on human nature, psychology, social class and what he calls luxury beliefs.
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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Rob Henderson has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Our readingExpecting a layoff in advance provides little psychological protection against its effects.
Their wordsBeing mentally prepared didn't provide much protection. The effects of job loss looked remarkably similar.
↗Your Job Gives You More Than Moneyrobkhenderson.com 1st of 2 in this piece
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Our readingFinding a new job is the most effective remedy for the psychological harm of unemployment.
Their wordsBut the most powerful remedy for the stress of unemployment is getting back to work.
↗Your Job Gives You More Than Moneyrobkhenderson.com 2nd of 2 in this piece