Human Connection Will Always Prevail

Remember when everyone was saying that the pandemic would change the way we work forever? That nothing would be “normal” again? Well, here we are, slowly going back to our offices, craving that face-to-face interaction.

Now, we're hearing similar doom and gloom predictions about AI taking over the world. But let’s take a step back and consider why these sweeping statements often miss the mark.

At our core, we humans are social creatures. We thrive on connection, empathy, and shared experiences. It's what makes us, well, human. And while AI is undoubtedly transforming various aspects of our lives, it's not going to replace the fundamental need for human interaction.

Dr. Sherry Turkle, a professor at MIT and author of "Reclaiming Conversation," puts it perfectly: "Technology is seductive when what it offers meets our human vulnerabilities. And as it turns out, we are very vulnerable indeed. We are lonely but fearful of intimacy."