The great cognitive migration: How AI is reshaping human purpose, work and meaning
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Summary
Humans are undergoing a cognitive migration as a result of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), which is reshaping mental maps and requiring individuals to move to new domains of meaning and value, argues Gary Grossman in an opinion piece in VentureBeat.
Humans will need to cultivate insight, imagination, empathy and moral wisdom in areas resistant to machine penetration, such as creativity, ethical reasoning, emotional connection and the creation of deep meaning, he suggests.
Some roles will be less affected by AI in the short term, including those that require human intuition and relationship-building, such as nursing and frontline services.
The piece warns, however, that not everyone will migrate equally, with education and organisational efficiency metrics among potential barriers to smooth transition.
Also, the piece cautions, if AI-driven job losses occur on a large scale, the psychological and social consequences could be profound.