Every generation has its turning point. Ours is called GenAI.
It’s changing how we work, learn, create, and communicate.
And yet, in the excitement to integrate these tools, many of us are losing sight of something far more essential — our own ability to think, lead, and decide.
Because while AI can generate a thousand answers, only humans can choose the right one.
Why AI-Augmented Teams Need More Thinkers, Not Just Prompt Engineers
Claude Shannon — one of the founding minds behind AI — once wrote:
“I visualize a time when we will be to robots what dogs are to humans — and I’m rooting for the machines.”
That quote hits differently today, doesn’t it?
From ChatGPT writing essays and Copilot generating code, to video tools like Veo and AI research agents delivering full reports in seconds — we’re in the midst of a generational shift. AI isn’t coming. It’s already here. And it’s incredibly useful.
But as AI gets smarter, faster, more human-like… We need to ask ourselves: Are we still in the pilot seat?
Why the Airplane Analogy Matters
A good co-pilot helps. Suggests. Supports. Automates routine tasks. Catches what the pilot might miss.
But the pilot? Sets the course. Reads the skies. Makes the call when it counts.
In the world of work, GenAI is your co-pilot. You’re still the one flying the plane.
And if we forget how to fly — or worse, stop wanting to — we risk becoming passengers in our own careers.
From “How to Use GenAI” to “Where to Use GenAI”
Most organizations are still stuck in the how:
- How to write prompts
- How to summarize data
- How to automate tasks
But the real impact starts with where:
- Where in your workflow does GenAI create leverage?
- Where are the pain points GenAI can solve?
- Where can AI elevate—not erase—human thinking?
