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Rehumanizing the Workforce in the Age of AI: An Applied Neuroscience Perspective, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

Rehumanizing the Workforce in the Age of AI: An Applied Neuroscience Perspective, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

Update: 2025-09-15
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Abstract: As artificial intelligence revolutionizes work through automation, a key challenge is rehumanizing the workforce to ensure fulfilling, prosperous careers for humans in the new era of AI. This article explores how recognizing human cognitive strengths can guide job redesign and maximize human potential working alongside artificial partners. Fundamental differences between human and machine intelligence are outlined, emphasizing humans' abilities for intuitive problem-solving, creativity, social-emotional skills, complex communication and lifelong learning. A framework is presented for identifying job roles along a spectrum from routine information work to those requiring more human judgment, and approaches discussed for augmenting work with AI, focusing on complementary collaboration, emphasis on dynamic skills, and cultivating meaningfulness. Industry examples demonstrate how forward-thinking organizations in healthcare, finance, transportation and retail are successfully applying these principles. Thoughtfully rethinking jobs and partnerships with AI can help both individuals and businesses thrive through change by emphasizing uniquely human strengths.

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Rehumanizing the Workforce in the Age of AI: An Applied Neuroscience Perspective, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

Rehumanizing the Workforce in the Age of AI: An Applied Neuroscience Perspective, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

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