Software developers experiencing existential crisis and loss of purpose due to AI commoditization of their work

Software engineers and developers are experiencing severe demoralization and loss of motivation as AI tools commoditize coding work, making their skills feel worthless and their career progression meaningless. They struggle with the psychological impact of their expertise becoming automated, leading to decision paralysis about whether to continue investing in their careers, learn new skills, or pursue side projects. Current solutions (upskilling courses, career coaching) fail to address the deeper existential anxiety about relevance and purpose in a rapidly AI-automated industry.