Ask HN: What fields or technologies are you excited about?

My working hypthosis is that the software industry, and in particular SaaS, has seen immense growth and it's unlikely to see that kind of growth again. It's unlikely, but not totally impossible, to see the rise of something like Microsoft, Apple and Amazon again.

So, if you were at a stage of your career where you're trying to find interesting fields and industries that might see huge growth, where would you look?

Space industry, particularly mining, raw material processing and construction.

> the software industry, and in particular SaaS, has seen immense growth and it's unlikely to see that kind of growth again

Inshallah. I hope you're right.

> interesting fields and industries that might see huge growth

The porn industry

I think the obvious answer right now is anything related to AI. But I'm actually quite excited about the embrace of open-source applications that traditionally have not been, such as Cal.com and Mattermost.

I'm a boomer, so I see things differently than younger generations. Nevertheless, I think that solid, heartfelt advice to young people looking to advance in this rapiy changing environment should consider the following:

1. Become an expert in using and augmenting AI tools to accomplish your work, whatever that may be. There is a difference between average and expert in the results that can be obtained. AI expertise will be important at least for the next 10 years.

2. Commit to lifelong learning and adaptation. The constant for the remainder of this century will be continuous, exponential change. When change has a slope near vertical, this should be apparent.

3. The closer you can be to hard science and technology in education and work, I believe the better chance you will have to make significant professional contributions. The CEO of Nvidia said as much in a recent interview.

4. Make a plan by looking at every professional career option and ask this question: "what is the likely result for this field when AGI becomes real and commonplace?" Then choose to examine more closely those fields where you believe you can thrive in the midst of change.

I hope this is helpful, and enjoy the journey!