Day 26: Skills for the future

Today's idea

These days almost everyone has GPS in the car, so there's much less need to memorise the roads. But one driver skill is just as important as ever — when the GPS points the wrong way, or a road is suddenly closed, you have to think and decide for yourself. With AI, much the same thing is happening.

AI can do many jobs quickly — writing, sums, translation. But some skills stay with people, because AI can't do them by itself.

First, the skill of asking good questions. The clearer your question, the more useful AI's answer — and deciding which question really needs asking is a human job. Second, judgement — AI can give an answer, but whether it's right for your own situation is your call. Third, the habit of checking — AI's facts aren't always right, so it's up to you to double-check them. Fourth, communicating clearly — with AI, and with people too.

And the biggest skill of all — understanding people, showing empathy, building relationships. No machine will ever replace that. So instead of worrying about the future, it's smarter to slowly get better at these skills.

Try it yourself Time: 3 minutes

1. 1.Open the Gemini or ChatGPT app.
2. 2.Think of one part of your work or daily responsibilities where you spend the most time.
3. 3.Ask it like this:

   Delete the part inside the square brackets [ ] and put in your own details.

   My job is [write your job here]. In which parts of this job can AI help, and where will my own judgement matter most? Please explain in simple words.

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4. 4.Read the answer, then write one line — which skill do you feel you should get a little better at?