I had another fantastic coffee catch up today – having been head down for three years, I really did miss these mental stimulation opportunities. One of the many topics we discussed was AI and once again I was reminded that no matter how clever it is, it definitely has limitations.
AI is really an amazing tool and the potential seems unlimited. Still, while I might marvel about what AI can do, it will never fill my cup like talking to an wonderful human being.
Sure it can draft up a good business case, but its why will never be authentically human. Agreeing and disagreeing based on values and critical thinking, the real interest in the person behind the words and lifting up from the topics to consider the ‘world’ view. These things matter.
Sure it could provide the words, but the personal touch won’t be there.
A chat I had with a CEO a while back summarised where AI can really change our lives. By removing the admin, research and systems, it will free us to meaningfully engage with each other.
Like every tool, we need to ensure AI enhances humanity, not negate it.
The Optimistic Cynic 