What happens when machines become so good at our jobs that we stop using our brains? What do we lose when everything becomes efficient?

The missing link in this AI revolution isn’t tech. It’s us.

As tasks get automated, there’s a real risk that human growth begins to taper off. We become more reliant, more passive. And over time, maybe even a little… dumber.

In this age of AI, one thing we cannot afford to lose is our ability to think, feel, and learn.

The moment we stop learning, the moment we stop asking why, is the moment AI starts to own us, not serve us.

Right now, we’re in a golden window. Building with AI is incredibly cheap. But that won’t last.

Like every platform before it, AI will become more centralised. Pricing power will shift. Subscriptions will rise. Look at Netflix. It used to cost S$10.98. Now it’s S$15.98.

AI tools will follow the same path. And the more we rely on them to run our work and lives, the more locked in we become.

Same goes for our minds. The more we outsource thinking to machines, the more we lose our edge. That muscle of critical thought, creative problem-solving, and emotional intelligence doesn’t strengthen itself.

Our bet for the future is on human intelligence. And to us, that includes:

→ Learning how to learn, fast and intentionally
→ Practicing judgment, not just consuming answers
→ Building emotional range, including empathy and resilience
→ Staying curious, asking better questions instead of chasing faster answers
→ Using AI to sharpen our thinking, not replace it

This isn’t about being anti-AI. It’s about staying pro-human.

The most valuable people in the next decade will be those who think with machines, not let the machines do all the thinking for them.

Let’s not lose what makes us human in the pursuit of what makes us fast.