David Oks argues that AI displacement fears are overblown because labor substitution hinges on comparative advantage, not absolute advantage. He posits that adding humans to AI production often boosts output, citing a 'cyborg era' where humans plus AI outperform AI alone. However, the author strongly disagrees, contending that even if comparative advantage holds, job loss and wage pressure can still structurally harm workers.

The core issue isn't just job existence but the number of jobs, their pay, bargaining power, and who captures the surplus. Oks' reliance on comparative advantage overlooks critical variables like tacit knowledge gaps and organizational inefficiencies that may erode over time, potentially accelerating displacement rather than protecting workers.