Several constraints became clear. His profession has been hit hard by cutbacks, with more expected.
He could retrain or start in another industry but has no financial buffer to do so.
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Preparing for the AI Shift
In April, MIT Future Tech researchers published results of empirical examinations of AI’s real world impact. They say predictions of doom are not accurate or helpful.
The takeaway is for workers to view AI developments as a rising tide – you can see it coming and have time to prepare.
Paul is already doing this by seeking help and thinking ahead.
Experts suggest that as AI automates more technical and analytical tasks, uniquely human capabilities become more critical.
Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Dr Reece Akhtar recommend cultivating curiosity, humility, and emotional intelligence.
Curiosity means seeking new learning, perspectives, and interests. Humility involves growing self-awareness and inviting honest feedback.
Emotional intelligence – the ability to connect, show empathy, and communicate with care – will only become more valuable.
Alongside active preparation, two other strategies are recommended: network and collaborate, and seek out the best organizations.
People are more likely to succeed when they stay strongly connected with others. For Paul, this has meant prioritizing talks with colleagues, attending events, and trying reverse mentoring.
With his team, Paul needed to show genuine compassion for their distress while managing his own anxiety. A recent piece recommends that managers talk directly about AI.
Actively seeking organizations that use AI strategically and checking company culture is key.
Because AI tends to accelerate organizational factors, pre-existing culture can make or break an AI rollout.
The best strategy for managing Fobo is validating that the fear is real, while embracing and enhancing uniquely human super-talents.
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Staying connected and seeking opportunities with organizations using AI well will help us stay above the tide.
