tech
April 6, 2026
Want to be successful in the age of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence seems to have taken over every aspect of our lives. Those who do not use it (yet) are quickly trying to learn what it is for.
TL;DR
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly prevalent, but uniquely human skills are essential for success.
- LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky identifies five key human skills: curiosity, bravery, creativity, empathy, and communication.
- Curiosity drives skill development and exploration, allowing humans to go beyond AI's pattern recognition.
- Bravery involves taking action and calculated risks, even with uncertainty, a decision-making capacity beyond AI.
- True creativity involves generating novel ideas, not just recombining existing elements, which AI struggles with.
- Empathy allows for genuine connection and understanding, transforming transactions into relationships.
- Human communication excels in understanding non-verbal cues and subtle nuances that AI cannot fully interpret.