In this discussion, the opportunities, limitations, and risks of new AI technologies were addressed from the different angles offered by the various professions and life experiences of the participants.

My contribution was that of a Learning & Development practitioner from an organizational environment with a background in operations management and process improvement.

In my professional experience, I have often observed heightened anxiety among individuals when faced with disruptive changes and emerging technologies. Over the years, various projects and empirical research have highlighted a common underlying issue: low predictability stemming from insufficient systemic understanding. A limited grasp of how one’s work contributes to the larger system reduces the ability to anticipate and adapt to change effectively.

Part of our debate centered on the implications of recent AI developments and what qualities will remain inherently human. Is it our creativity, complexity, empathy, or capacity for connection? While there is no definitive answer, one might argue that our limited existence and the awareness of it define our unique specificity and capabilities. This awareness of mortality fosters a deep need for meaning, elevating the operational aspects of our daily activities beyond mere objectives toward a greater functional purpose. It is this drive that gives rise to art, spirituality, and even the courage to break rules or defy biological limits when something within compels us to do so.