The importance of building something meaningful.

How are you ensuring you are building something real? Well, that’s easy — you just feel it. No one needs to sell it to you, you see it with your own eyes. When you’re genuinely connected to what you’re building, you don’t require external validation.

Many people claim that AI will take our jobs. Not exactly. Job evolution is a natural progression. While some roles might change or even disappear, AI is more likely to transform jobs rather than eliminate them, creating new opportunities that require creativity and innovation.

AI is here to improve our lives and enhance our performance at work. It’s about transformation — allowing us to keep evolving as a society. In sectors like STEM, healthcare, and creative industries, AI is expected to complement human work, enhancing productivity and creating new roles that require higher levels of creativity and innovation. This shift is anticipated to lead to a net positive impact on job creation in these areas​.

Minds are meant for many things, but not for tasks that an automated, regulated system can handle. AI can enhance our quality of life, giving people more time to pursue hobbies, engage in meaningful relationships, and invest in self-care, leading to a healthier, more balanced society.

Imagine having an AI agent to handle all the manual tasks in your personal and professional life. What would you do with all that extra time? Have you noticed how our minds have become more “empty” with all the mundane, repetitive tasks, unpleasant and boring? By freeing up time and mental energy, AI allows us to focus on creativity, exploration, ideation, and innovation and higher-value activities.

It’s happening now, this research shows that AI has the potential to automate up to 30% of the hours worked across various sectors by 2030. There’s a growing emphasis on soft skills like creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Education and training programs are increasingly focusing on these areas to prepare the workforce for a future where these skills will be in high demand. Lifelong learning and continuous upskilling are becoming central to professional development, ensuring that individuals remain competitive and can leverage AI effectively in their roles​.

The development of generative AI is moving at an unprecedented pace. In 2024, we’re seeing a shift from simple prompt-based interactions with AI to more sophisticated systems where AI agents are becoming more autonomous, capable of better aligning with human intent. This evolution could lead to AI systems that not only respond to prompts but also proactively assist in achieving goals, making them more valuable in complex tasks across various domains.

Social innovation is where the big, real challenges lie. With more minds free to think creatively, global collaboration could increase. By pooling resources and ideas, humanity can address issues that require collective action and innovation.

We must cultivate curiosity and embrace lifelong learning. This shift could lead to a more engaged, fulfilled, and motivated workforce, driving higher levels of productivity and creativity. Unless you want your team to be bored and unmotivated — those could be jobs for robots though.

Companies leading in AI adoption aren’t just using it for cost reduction. They’re leveraging AI to develop new products and services, driving innovation, and creating new revenue streams. This focus on innovation, rather than mere efficiency, is a key driver of long-term economic growth and societal advancement. High-performing organizations are integrating AI into multiple business functions, further demonstrating AI’s transformative potential​.

Are you building something that is meaningful?

Well now, we have a big fish to fry!