The AI Explosion - SAI: Where "Mind" Meets "Heart" – Personal Insights for the Future.

TL;DR

Artificial intelligence (AI) is sparking a tectonic shift that's reshaping the very foundations of our lives, influencing not just how we work but also who we are and how we make decisions. To stay relevant in the future, we'll need to develop core human "Power Skills" like communication, teamwork, and leadership, while embracing a "growth mindset" and continuous learning. 

(Full disclosure: This section was written with the help of AI; the rest of the post was written by me.)

Those Who Miss the Earthquake May Be Left Behind

Remember the initial months before COVID-19 burst into our lives?

That vague mention in the news about some virus in China? It feels like it's happening again.

Do you feel the subtle tremor beneath your feet? No, I'm not talking about geological shifts, but far deeper tectonic movements that are altering the very foundations of our world—all thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Or, as Daniel Schreiber of Lemonade and the Mosaic Institute quips: "The aliens have landed, and they're ready to work for free!"

This is a pivotal moment in human history, on the scale of the Industrial Revolution or the Digital Revolution. But unlike those predecessors, this time we're not just changing how we work, but who we are and how we make decisions.

The Waze Dilemma and the Black Box

Here's what I learned this week from a conference hosted by the Employment Service and Google, and from a lecture by Dr. Micha Goodman on the subject.

Micha Goodman, one of our era's most brilliant thinkers, argues that AI represents a dramatic power shift, akin to the historical period when power moved from the will of God to individual will—the revolution of individualism. And today? We're on the path to transferring that power back to a "higher authority"—the machine. We'll do this willingly, out of recognition for its intellectual superiority.

Sounds like science fiction? Far from it. Think about Waze... When did you first stop arguing with it? When did you realize it simply knows how to navigate better than you do?

We're already seeing the beginnings of this: AI systems making critical medical decisions, or analyzing complex market situations. In the not-so-distant future, we'll lose faith in our own ability to decide and will want even the state to be managed by AI. We'll know the AI speaks "the truth," but we won't always understand why. It's a bit like "we will do and we will hear." And we'll do it willingly.

We're not far from a day when the machine will produce improved versions of itself, with no human ability to understand what it's actually doing or how it's built. This will happen because a global "arms race" is underway to achieve this capability. It's a classic prisoner's dilemma—no one can stop it. The genie is out of the bottle.

Sooner or later, we'll reach a state of Super AI (SAI)—possessing infinite intelligence (opinions vary on the level of consciousness of such a system) and wisdom far beyond any human capacity. This system will know us personally better than we know ourselves. It will know how to approach us and how to speak to us. And it will know how to give us the most accurate answers. Goodman asks, "When someone smarter than you gives you advice... is it just advice?!" We'll know it's right, and we won't have the tools to evaluate it otherwise.

In this reality, will we be willing, for instance, to be judged by a human judge when we know they are less "smart" than AI? Will we want a country to be run by human beings?

This is a historical moment for humanity, and it's not leading the news.

Yet.

The Future of Work: Not What You Expected – And Where Do You Stand?

The truly significant change is coming to the job market. A recent report from the International Monetary Fund shows that 40% of workers globally, and about 60% in developed countries, are exposed to AI. This means that already today, and even yesterday, a significant portion of their tasks are being performed by machines. A large part of "hard skills"—coding, data analysis, model design—is expected to be handled by AI agents. The gap between what's taught in academia and what the market demands is growing.

So what will be left for us?

What makes us, human beings, irreplaceable?

The answer lies in "Power Skills"—the abilities that ensure our humanity. A memo issued this week by Satya Nadella to Microsoft employees described several key trends for thinking:

• Progress isn't linear; it's dynamic and demanding.

• Success in the AI era requires the ability to "unlearn" and "relearn" to meet evolving customer needs.

• Microsoft itself is reimagining its purpose: from a "software factory" to an "intelligent engine empowering every person and organization to build whatever they need to achieve their goals."

  
  

Nadella envisions a world where "all 8 billion humans will be able to summon a researcher, an analyst, or a coding agent at their fingertips, not just to get information but to use their expertise to get things done that will benefit them." Organizations, equipped with AI, will be able to "unlock entirely new levels of agility and innovation by transforming decision-making processes, streamlining operations, and empowering every team to achieve more together than ever before."

AI transformation is one of Microsoft's three core business priorities, reshaping every layer of technology – from infrastructure to the application platform, applications, and agents. This platform shift "reimagines not only the products we build and the business models we operate, but also how we're organized and how we work together every day."

Nadella encourages employees to adopt a "growth mindset" – to be perpetual learners rather than "know-it-alls." He hopes that in the future, employees will look back and say: "This was the time when I learned the most. This was the time when I made my greatest impact. This was the time when I was part of something transformative."

The Deepest Dilemma of All: Where Is Our Meaning?

AI doesn't just threaten jobs; it could "atrophy our humanity." Technology has always atrophied the abilities it replaced. Many thinkers in this field believe that AI will atrophy our humanity, just as technological developments atrophied our physical capabilities in the past. (Did anyone in the 19th century think about gyms?! One hundred and fifty years ago, if someone was seen running, people would assume something was wrong. People didn't engage in sports for pleasure because everyone was physically fit due to a daily routine that required strenuous physical activity.) By analogy, it seems the future will include similar activities to prevent cognitive and emotional atrophy.

Micha Goodman speaks of an "inflation of leisure" and that the central challenge won't be survival, but the search for meaning. For the first time in tens of thousands of years, we'll reach a state of abundance, and the possibility of sharing it—with everyone. In such a world, we'll need to confront the challenge of creating meaning.

The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, contains a dialogue in which Lord Krishna tells the warrior Arjuna: "You have a right to your work, but never to the fruits of your work."

In this exalted life, we'll need to adapt to finding meaning in the action itself, regardless of its outcomes. To study Torah for its own sake.

This is a singular moment.

We have no way to predict what we'll look like on the other side, because all the rules aren't necessarily valid in this new situation. Therefore, according to Goodman, the logical conclusion is that we can ease up on the pressure. Live here and now. There's no point in stressing about what's beyond our control.

For Leaders: Time to Re-engage – and Initiate!

This situation demands a completely different approach from organizations and leaders. Daniel Schreiber of Lemonade and the Mosaic Institute for AI Policy warns: companies are rushing forward in Dubai and San Francisco. Israel and its organizations must accelerate policy change. We cannot merely react; we must initiate.

Daniel Schreiber/ Lemonade and the Mosaic Institute

According to Schreiber, in a reality where endless brilliant minds are available for free and abundance exists independent of human labor, a policy is needed to ensure cost reduction and an increase in living standards through wholesale adoption of AI. To expand the pie and balance the costs of change, we must invest in Israel's comparative advantage. Not in chip manufacturing, not in server farms, and not in developing computing capabilities – the "Big 5" and major powers are racing in that direction, where we have no chance.

What then?

Applications. Any solution that offers integration of all the rest—chips, servers, and computing capabilities—for the benefit of some applied solution. This requires accelerating the development of policy tools that will enable the use of AI tools in Israel wherever the service provided by AI can be at least as good as that provided by humans. Israel can be a global pioneer in AI implementation—the global sandbox for AI applications.

Schreiber's vision precisely aligns with the Trump administration's policy, published recently, for implementing AI tools in government institutions, stating that AI applications should be pursued within its framework as long as decisions made by AI are justified (AI GOV USA). The IMF notes that "proactive policies are needed that promote fair and ethical AI integration, train the next generation of workers, and protect and retrain workers at risk."

This demands that you, legislators, regulators, and managers, develop an unceasing growth mindset – to be "learn-it-alls" rather than "know-it-alls," as Nadella said, because success isn't a matter of longevity, but of relevance. The future isn't defined by what you've built in the past, but by "what we empower others to build now." This is Satya Nadella's vision for Microsoft... and perhaps it applies to all of us.

From all this, I take the importance of developing Power Skills:

• Effective Interpersonal Communication: AI can generate text, but it can't tell a human story like we can. The ability to convey messages persuasively (Storytelling), to connect dry data to a human narrative using models like Pain-Product-Impact-Data, and to listen cognitively, emotionally, and empathetically – these are skills an algorithm won't replace as a human being. It might seem like us, perhaps faster and more efficient than us, or even better than us – but it won't be human. In fact, we'll need to learn to appreciate the human effort involved in communication. Already today, there are quite a few posts online with intentional spelling errors, signaling... "Hey... a human wrote this." We'll need to learn to preserve these abilities and develop tolerance for human communication, and to value the investment in effort to create it by a human without a machine – and to value it for its own sake.

  
  

• Hybrid, Multidisciplinary, and Multicultural Teamwork: In a world where hybrid teams will also include AI agents, the ability to build trust, understand informal relationships, and bridge human gaps is critical. We tend (and this will increase with Super AI) to give absolute trust or no trust at all. But reality is more complex. We'll need tools to help us pause – to understand that we face a risk of absolute trust, to exercise independent thought and criticism, or conversely, to give trust. This is essentially a skill of "adaptive trust calibration" – which we'll need to refine and adopt not only with machines but also among ourselves, as humans. Studies show that adaptive trust calibration, where cognitive cues are provided when over-trust or under-trust is detected, is more effective than continuous transparency in restoring trust to an appropriate level.

  
  

• Negotiation and Conflict Management: AI can offer optimal solutions, but only we will need to implement them in the real world, hence the importance of preserving these as our capabilities.

  
  

• Networked Leadership and Personal Resilience: In an era of accelerated change, the ability to cultivate social and professional networks, motivate people without formal authority, and maintain emotional balance in the face of pressure – is essential.

  
  

• "Perceived Organizational Publicness": This is the most crucial Power Skill: ethical awareness and social responsibility. Ensuring that technology serves the right values, even when the algorithm is opaque. Today's engineer or manager doesn't just program machines; they understand and lead people, navigate a complex environment, and create significant value for society and the economy.

PublicWise: Your Partners in the New Era

This is where PublicWise comes in. We're not just consultants – we're partners in your journey of change. We offer you the tools, approaches, and guidance to successfully navigate your organization through the tectonic era of AI.

Our unique approach is based on the theory of "Perceived Organizational Publicness" (PPS). This isn't just another theory; it's a practical model that helps organizations build deep trust, strengthen organizational resilience, and improve performance by leveraging their public purpose.

In an era where AI raises complex ethical questions and concerns among employees, PPS is your anchor for a sustainable competitive advantage.

We believe you can not only survive the tectonic era, but thrive in it – by doing good – wisely.

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Cazzaniga, M., Jaumotte, F., Li, L., Melina, G., G. Panton, A. J., Pizzinelli, C., Rockall, E., & Tavares, M. M. (n.d.). GEN-AI: Artificial intelligence and the future of work. International Monetary Fund – Research Department.

Nadella, S. (2025, July 24). Recommitting to our why, what, and how. Official Microsoft Blog.

Okamura, K., & Yamada, S. (2020). Adaptive trust calibration for human-AI collaboration. PLOS ONE, 15(2), e0229132. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229132

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Amit, Y. (2025). Beyond Code and Algorithm: The True Power of the Engineer in the AI Era – and the Challenges of the Black Box. PublicWise Blog.

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About Dr. Yinon Dryzin-Amit

Dr. Yinon Dryzin-Amit is an expert in organizational and leadership development, driven by a deep passion for fostering thriving and resilient organizations, coupled with a profound sensitivity to human needs. He possesses the unique ability to translate innovative behavioral science research into strategic and practical solutions across diverse sectors.

As the founder of PublicWise, a consulting firm, he is committed to enhancing organizational performance and legitimacy through evidence-based methodologies, with a special focus on "Organizational Publicness" theory.

Previously, Dr. Dryzin-Amit served as Deputy Director General for Systemic Organizational Development in the Israeli Judiciary, where he spearheaded initiatives for systemic change, cultivated organizational resilience, and designed strategic leadership development programs for judges and senior administrative staff. His experience also includes significant contributions to the healthcare system (Clalit Health Services) and the defense sector (Behavioral Sciences Branch of the IDF Navy), where he consulted on organizational and managerial development, employee engagement, and process improvement.

Currently, he shares his expertise as a lecturer at the University of Haifa, in the Department of Sociology and the School of Public Management and Policy.

His research focuses on management, innovation, and the ecology of resilience in complex systems, reflecting his commitment to actionable insights. His publications include:

• "Unveiling the Spirit of Publicness: Conceptualization and Validation of a Publicness Perceptions Scale" (Dryzin-Amit, Vashdi, & Vigoda-Gadot, 2024)

• "The Publicness Enigma: Can Perceived Publicness Predict Employees’ Formal and Prosocial Behavior Across Sectors?" (Dryzin-Amit, Vashdi, & Vigoda-Gadot, 2022)

• "Beyond Individual Grit: A Multi-Level Framework for Systemic Judicial Resilience" (forthcoming, Dryzin-Amit, 2025).