Getting Smart Podcast What is Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines? | Jamie Merisotis
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May 21, 2025 
Join Jamie Merisotis, CEO of the Lumina Foundation, as he explores the future of work amidst the rise of AI. He discusses the need for new educational goals beyond traditional degrees, focusing on valuable credentials that meet workforce demands. Jamie emphasizes the importance of empathy and human skills in an increasingly automated world, and shares Lumina's ambitious vision for 75% of the U.S. workforce to have meaningful credentials by 2040. His insights on entrepreneurship and the redesign of education are key takeaways for anyone interested in the changing landscape of work.
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AI's Rapid Transforming Human Work
- Human work is fundamentally transforming due to rapid AI adoption across many facets of life and work.
- Understanding uniquely human skills like creativity, problem-solving, and compassion is critical in complementing AI.
AI Mimics but Doesn’t Replace Empathy
- AI can mimic empathy convincingly, but it remains uncertain if it can truly replace human emotional connection.
- AI's role is likely as a complement to human empathy, enhancing feedback and motivation in sectors like healthcare and education.
AI’s Uneven Impact on Jobs
- AI destroys some jobs but also creates new opportunities, with speed and impact varying greatly across sectors.
- Adoption of AI is uneven, with higher education evolving faster than sectors like philanthropy.
