在人工智能飞速发展的世界里，我们许多人都在思考：人工智能会抢走我们的工作吗？它会吸引我们孩子的注意力吗？它甚至会剥夺我们的人性吗？这些都是我们这个时代迫切需要解决的问题，也是帕斯卡尔·博内特的新书《不可替代：人工智能时代脱颖而出的艺术》的核心。
最近，我有幸采访了 Bornet，了解他的书以及他对在人工智能驱动的世界中蓬勃发展的见解。他的观点既有启发性又令人放心：如果正确使用人工智能，它实际上可以让我们在职场上变得更有人情味、更有价值。
以人为本的人工智能方法
“人工智能完全围绕人类，”博内特告诉我。“首先，没有人类，就不会有人工智能，我们创造的任何人工智能都应该为我们服务。否则，就只是浪费。”
这种以人为本的人工智能方法是 Bornet 实现无可替代的框架的基础。他指出了我们所有人都需要培养的三项关键能力：为人工智能做好准备、为人类做好准备和为变革做好准备。
培养人工智能素养
做好人工智能准备不仅仅意味着了解如何使用最新的人工智能工具。它还意味着培养 Bornet 所说的“人工智能素养”——能够随时了解人工智能的进步，了解其对我们工作的影响，并批判性地评估其好处和风险。它还意味着学习如何合乎道德且有效地使用人工智能，增强我们的能力，而不是取代它们。
“我们需要知道如何建立人工智能与人类之间的联系，”博内特强调道。“未来并不是人工智能和人类完全分开生活。唯一的出路就是增强我们自身。”
拥抱我们的人性
为人类做好准备也许是人工智能时代蓬勃发展的最关键和最违反直觉的方面。随着机器接管更多我们曾经认为是人类独有的任务，我们需要加倍努力培养真正让我们与众不同的技能。Bornet 将这些技能定义为“Humics”：真正的创造力、批判性思维和社会真实性。
“我们的能力与人工智能的能力差异越大，我们利用人工智能创造的价值就越多，我们就能创造更多的协同效应，”Bornet 解释道。通过开发这些人类独有的特征，我们与人工智能形成互补，使我们能够创造比人类或人工智能单独所能创造的更多价值。
适应快速变化
做好变革准备意味着培养韧性和适应能力，以便在飞速发展的世界中茁壮成长。正如 Bornet 所指出的，“未来十年，我们将看到与上个世纪一样多的创新。”这需要更高水平的思维敏捷性和对持续学习的开放态度。
人工智能肥胖的危险
博内特提出的最有趣的概念之一是“人工智能肥胖症”。正如我们可能因过度消费快餐而导致身体肥胖一样，我们也可能因过度依赖人工智能而导致精神肥胖。危险不在于人工智能将取代我们人类独有的能力，而在于我们可能会因为满足于人工智能的浅薄能力而让这些能力逐渐枯萎。
“风险不在于人工智能取代我们的人类，而在于我们满足于人工智能的浅薄能力，忽视我们的人类，让它们像我们不使用的肌肉一样萎缩……从而让人工智能夺走我们的人性！”博内特警告说。
加强我们的腐殖质
为了对抗人工智能肥胖症并真正成为不可替代的，Bornet 建议每天抽出时间进行锻炼，以增强我们的人体营养。这可能包括从事创造性活动、进行批判性思维练习或培养真诚的关系。目标是将这些独特的人类技能发展到人工智能无法比拟的水平。
人工智能时代的企业
对于企业来说，在人工智能时代成为不可替代的，需要采取类似的方法。企业需要充分利用人工智能，同时优先考虑人性化。正如 Bornet 所指出的，“在人工智能成为商品的世界里，人性化正在获得价值。能够抓住这一点的公司将成为赢家。”
这不仅涉及实施人工智能系统，还涉及重新设计角色和流程，以最大限度地促进人机协作。它还需要与员工、合作伙伴和客户建立信任，方法是对人工智能的使用保持透明，并正面解决道德问题。
培养下一代
对于家长和教育工作者来说，让下一代成为不可替代的人意味着要重新构想教育。我们不应该禁止学校使用人工智能，而应该教孩子们如何有效且合乎道德地使用人工智能。与此同时，我们需要加倍努力培养他们的创造力、批判性思维和情商——这些技能将使他们在人工智能驱动的世界中脱颖而出。
规划未来路线
在我们驾驭人工智能新时代的过程中，成功的关键不在于与机器竞争，而在于增强人类的独特性。通过发展我们的人工智能素养、培养我们的人类素质和适应能力，我们可以与人工智能一起繁荣发展，而不是被它取代。
正如 Bornet 所言，“人工智能不是目的地，而是将我们带向更加人性化未来的工具。”通过接受这种观点并采取积极措施让自己变得不可替代，我们可以确保人工智能革命增强而不是削弱我们的人性。
归根结底，在人工智能时代，成为不可替代的并不在于在自己的领域超越机器。而是在于成为优秀的人——拥有创造力、批判性思维和真诚的联系。在我们继续突破人工智能的极限时，让我们不要忘记突破我们人类自身潜力的极限。
伯纳德·马尔是世界著名的未来学家、董事会顾问和《实践中的生成式人工智能》一书的作者：
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In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, many of us are left wondering: Will AI take our jobs? Will it capture the attention of our children? Could it even strip away our humanity? These are the pressing questions of our time, and they're at the heart of Pascal Bornet's new book, "Irreplaceable: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Bornet about his book and his insights on thriving in an AI-driven world. His perspective is both enlightening and reassuring: AI, when approached correctly, can actually make us more human and more valuable in the workplace.
The Human-Centric Approach To AI
"AI is all about humans," Bornet told me. "Without humans, first of all, there would be no AI, and any AI that we create should serve us. Otherwise, it's just a waste."
This human-centric approach to AI is the foundation of Bornet's framework for becoming irreplaceable. He identifies three key competencies that we all need to develop: being AI-ready, human-ready, and change-ready.
Developing AI Literacy
Being AI-ready is about more than just understanding how to use the latest AI tools. It's about developing what Bornet calls "AI literacy" – the ability to stay updated on AI advancements, understand their impact on our jobs, and critically evaluate the benefits and risks. It's also about learning to use AI ethically and effectively, augmenting our abilities rather than replacing them.
"We need to know how to build this connection between AI and humans," Bornet emphasized. "The future is not about AI and humans living completely separate lives. The only way forward is to augment ourselves."
Embracing Our Humanity
Being Human-Ready is perhaps the most critical and counterintuitive aspect of thriving in the age of AI. As machines take over more tasks that we once thought were uniquely human, we need to double down on the skills that truly set us apart. Bornet identifies these as the "Humics": genuine creativity, critical thinking, and social authenticity.
"The more different our capabilities are from the capabilities of AI, the more we can create value with AI, the more we can create synergies," Bornet explained. By developing these uniquely human traits, we create a complementarity with AI that allows us to generate more value than either humans or AI could alone.
Adapting To Rapid Change
Being Change-Ready is about developing the resilience and adaptability to thrive in a world evolving at an exponential pace. As Bornet pointed out, "We will see as many innovations in the coming ten years as we have seen in the last century." This requires a new level of mental agility and openness to continuous learning.
The Danger of AI Obesity
One of the most intriguing concepts Bornet introduced is the idea of "AI obesity." Just as we can become physically obese from overconsumption of fast food, we can become mentally obese from over-reliance on AI. The danger isn't that AI will replace our uniquely human abilities but that we might let those abilities wither by satisfying ourselves with AI's shallow capabilities.
"The risk is not AI replacing our Humics, but it is us satisfying ourselves with AI's shallow capabilities, neglecting our Humics, and letting them atrophy like a muscle that we don't use... thereby losing our humanity to AI!" Bornet warned.
Strengthening Our Humics
To combat AI obesity and become truly irreplaceable, Bornet recommends dedicating time each day to exercises that strengthen our Humics. This could involve pursuing creative activities, engaging in critical thinking exercises, or cultivating authentic relationships. The goal is to develop these uniquely human skills to a level that AI cannot match.
Businesses In The Age Of AI
For businesses, becoming irreplaceable in the age of AI involves a similar approach. Companies need to leverage AI to its fullest potential while also prioritizing the human touch. As Bornet noted, "In a world where AI is becoming a commodity, the human touch is gaining value. Companies that are able to grab it will be the winners."
This involves not just implementing AI systems, but redesigning roles and processes to maximize human-AI collaboration. It also requires building trust – with employees, partners, and customers – by being transparent about AI use and addressing ethical concerns head-on.
Preparing The Next Generation
For parents and educators, preparing the next generation to be irreplaceable means reimagining education. Instead of banning AI in schools, we should be teaching children how to work with AI effectively and ethically. At the same time, we need to double down on developing their creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence – the skills that will set them apart in an AI-driven world.
Charting The Course Ahead
As we navigate this new age of AI, the key to success lies not in competing with machines, but in enhancing what makes us uniquely human. By developing our AI literacy, nurturing our Humics, and cultivating our adaptability, we can position ourselves to thrive alongside AI rather than be replaced by it.
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As Bornet so aptly put it, "AI is not the destination; it's the vehicle that takes us to a more human future." By embracing this perspective and taking proactive steps to become irreplaceable, we can ensure that the AI revolution enhances rather than diminishes our humanity.
In the end, becoming irreplaceable in the age of AI is not about outperforming machines at their own game. It's about excelling at being human – with all the creativity, critical thinking, and authentic connection that entails. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, let's not forget to also push the boundaries of our own human potential.
Bernard Marr is a world-renowned futurist, board advisor and author of Generative AI in Practice:
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