Christian van Gils

Jan 26, 2026 • 1 min read

The Cost of the Clone

The quiet fear of being immediately replaceable.

The Cost of the Clone

She watched a new hire seamlessly integrate into her previous, long-vacant role. The newcomer was younger, faster, and used the new software effortlessly. The transition was so smooth, so efficient, that it instilled not relief, but a deep, cold fear. If the company could replace her critical function with such speed and grace, what did that say about her own unique value? The fear of being replaceable wasn't about her skills; it was about the profound isolation that came with realizing her human contribution was now just another input variable.

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