While AI is helpful, it also poses a threat to the human aspects of work and society. Currently, machines cannot exhibit true empathy, but we all recognize their growing ability to write, solve problems, and even simulate emotional responses.

In the new world, where AI and automation dominate, emotional intelligence (EI) will define success in leadership, relationships, and personal well-being—the very things that humans will focus on the most. Whether we see this as good or bad, the shift is inevitable, and only EI will help us navigate it.

As AI reshapes industries and global complexity increases, emotional intelligence will become the key factor separating those who thrive from those who struggle. Design is one of the few industries where EI remains irreplaceable. Creativity, intuition, and emotional depth are what set human designers apart from machines. The feelings we possess and the minds we have trained are unique—our greatest assets in a world where automation lacks true human touch.