Midler's

I think what Friedman is saying is that the new middle class will be the idea creators. Those who have a job that is not fungible, unable to be outsourced.

He says that a lot of the jobs of the future have not even been created yet. We are in a world of constant expansion and upgrading. "You have to constantly upgrade your skills."

The standard for middle class has certainly risen. It is a constantly adapting process to stay a float in this competitive job market. "My parents use to say to me 'Tom, finish your dinner- people in China and India are starving. My advice to you is 'finish your homework-people in China and India are starving for your jobs."

The untouchables are people who should aspire to be, they are people whose jobs can not be outsourced. The four categories are:
1) Special workers i.e. Michael Jordan, Bill gates (no can recreate Michael Jordan's jump shot).

2) Specialized workers. Knowledge workers that can not be easily digitized and transferred to lower-wage locations (brain surgeon, cutting edge computer architect).

3) Anchored workers. Job must be done in a specific location (Barber, maid, nurse).

4) Adaptable worker. Able to constantly acquire new skills.

That is what it is to be part of Friedman's midler's they are the untouchables. A class of idea created jobs with an adaptable nature.