Media Source: Nation (Kenya)
Date: 18 September 2024
In a recent article, Shaukat Ali Khan, Global Chief Information Officer, Aga Khan University (AKU), discusses the emergence of "mind gyms," which help individuals enhance their cognitive abilities, much like physical gyms do for the body. As artificial intelligence increasingly takes over routine intellectual tasks, humans n
In a recent article, Shaukat Ali Khan, Global Chief Information Officer, Aga Khan University (AKU), discusses the emergence of "mind gyms," which help individuals enhance their cognitive abilities, much like physical gyms do for the body. As artificial intelligence increasingly takes over routine intellectual tasks, humans need to focus on developing creativity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills. These mental gyms are designed to nurture higher-order thinking and emotional depth, ensuring that people remain relevant in an AI-driven world. The concept is likened to how physical gyms arose after industrialisation reduced the need for manual labour. Essentially, this new revolution provides an opportunity to rediscover aspects of human intelligence that have been underutilised. The future of work and human development may be less about routine thinking and more about the creativity, emotional depth, and innovation that machines have yet to master. The real "exercise" for humans in the age of AI will be in these areas, ensuring that we remain irreplaceable in the new world that AI is helping to shape.