What happens when intelligence becomes a commodity that scales like software? In this second episode of the AI Futures series, we move beyond the vague idea of "automation" to explore the Cognitive Tier Framework.

Based on the analysis by Jaffar Humayoon, we break down how AI is systematically moving through the layers of human capability—from basic task execution to complex reasoning and strategic intuition. We discuss:

• The Five Tiers of Intelligence: How we are transitioning from "Tool-based AI" to "Agentic Autonomy."
• The Tokenization of Thought: Why human expertise is being priced against the cost of a token, and what that means for the professional class.
• The "Reasoning Gap": Why the last bastions of human value—nuance and high-stakes ...