Emad Mostaque, the former CEO of Stability AI, dropped a bombshell prediction on the 'Theory of Impact' podcast. He stated that within the next 1,000 days, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to completely overhaul the human economic landscape. This transformation could render traditional economic metrics like GDP obsolete, with the value of human labor potentially hitting zero or even dipping into negative territory.

Mostaque highlighted the shortcomings of current economic theories. He advocated for the creation of a 'multidimensional economic dashboard.' This new system would take into account factors such as trade network effects and industrial diversity. He stressed the importance of focusing on the 'liquidity' (a term in economics referring to how quickly an asset can be converted into cash without significant loss in value) and 'resilience' (the ability of an economy to withstand shocks and recover) of the economy.

According to Mostaque, AI is undergoing a significant shift. It's moving from replacing physical labor to taking over mental labor. Its evolution is happening at a pace that far outstrips human progress. Moreover, AI offers superior cost - effectiveness as it doesn't require wages and won't go on strike.

He issued a stark warning: if the power of AI falls into the hands of a select few capital holders, it could lead to severe social rifts. To cope with these impending changes, Mostaque proposed the establishment of a 'universal basic AI.' This would ensure that everyone has access to AI resources. He also suggested creating a new 'human - centric' monetary system. He emphasized that the new economic framework must be centered around human needs, rather than being solely profit - driven.