For my December blog, I decided to draw inspiration from this month’s event- the human element in the digital world. As paradoxical as this topic is, let’s dive into my personal take on its advantages and its counterparts.

Artificial Intelligence is a set of technologies that empowers computers to learn, reason, and perform a variety of advanced tasks in ways that used to require human intelligence, such as understanding language, analyzing data, and even providing suggestions. Innovation in the field of Artificial Intelligence surfaces daily, and whether we like it or not, if we don’t come on board, we risk being left behind.

Every generation that came before us has feared the unknown. Calculators, Google, and social media were once disruptive, even threatening. The fear didn’t come from the tools themselves, but rather from a lack of understanding. So when AI stared me in the face, I experienced the same confusion Gen X felt when touchscreens first appeared. The difference? Today, we have access to immense knowledge and information on a scale never seen before.

Now that we supposedly have all this “free” time, what are we gonna do with it? We have the option to be as lazy as we want or find ways to be more creative. If AI is a snake, then we are the snake whisperers because we can literally guide it in the direction that we want. That, perhaps, is our greatest advantage.

Technology has woven itself deep into the pattern of humanity that we can not, perhaps, do not want to exist without it. Decades before social media, deepfakes, or AI, Albert Einstein offered a diagnosis that feels ripped from today’s headlines: “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” That same sentence now seems almost prophetic, perfectly capturing our modern anxiety about living in a world shaped by dopamin- driven design.

 The excitement of these times has snowballed into something much bigger. We are exceeding expectations as a nation while simultaneously lacking connection, community, and memory, living in a grey area. we are more efficient, yet increasingly dependent on tools we use in everyday life- Google, YouTube, Amazon, Spotify, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and even what news we see- each highly influenced by AI. They shape our choices, consumption, and discovery to the point we have become “slaves” to the system we created.

The solution isnt rejection- it’s mastery.

We bring a wide range of experiences, creativity, and intuition to the decision-making process that AI can not replace. Thats the only feasible solution. Personally, Technology has supported my growth without defining it. AI hasn’t been a single tool, but a quiet ecosystem around me. Writing assistants helped me organize thoughts, and design tools turned my ideas into visuals without demanding expertise. Search engines, algorithms, and digital planners reduced the mental clutter of everyday life. In that sense, technology has been my business mentor, my critic, and I’ll admit, a companion when needed.

The real challenge lies in learning how to use these tools without letting them use us. Parents, Creatives, and professionals all share a responsibility here. we protect children from the digital world not by hiding it but by teaching them how to navigate it. Awareness, intention, and balance are what keep us human in a world that has become increasingly automated.

Staying conscious while moving forward, doing our research without being afraid to explore, may just be our modern holy grail.

By Ruth Mekasha

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