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Entrepreneur
11 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
When Automation Takes Over, Creation Will Take Off
As automation takes over the mundane, the real opportunity isn't just in efficiency — it's in unleashing human creativity at scale. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I think about the future, I don't picture humans cleaning gutters or mowing lawns. I picture something else entirely — something more imaginative. We're quickly approaching a world where menial tasks are handled by machines that don't sleep, don't take breaks and never get tired. And once that shift is fully realized, we're left with a bigger question: what do we do with all that time? For me, the answer is creation. We're at the edge of something massive. Automation is coming, and it's going to be fast, sweeping and disruptive. But if we embrace what makes us human — our creativity, our ability to connect, to imagine, to express — we won't be displaced. We'll be elevated. Automation isn't the end — It's the beginning When the robots start working 24 hours a day and only need an hour to re-oil or recharge, there's no way we'll compete with that kind of efficiency — and we shouldn't want to. That's not where our value lies. Once those menial jobs are taken care of, it opens a door. A door back to something we've been losing: time to think, to philosophize, to explore the meaning of life, just like they did in Roman and Grecian times. We'll spend less time doing tasks like driving cars, which honestly can't happen soon enough. The number of people who die every year in car accidents is staggering. Imagine a world where those wrecks, the repairs, the hospital visits, all of that... gone. That's what's ahead. But with that change comes a shift in identity. A lot of people find purpose in their jobs, even the repetitive ones. If we lose those, we've got to find purpose elsewhere. I believe that the purpose is in creating. So if you're leading a company, start carving out space for that now. Give your people room to create. I don't mean just artistic stuff — I mean letting them bring ideas, build something new, try things out because the ones who learn how to create in this new world are the ones who'll stay valuable. Related: 90% of Your Business Could Be Automated With Just These 4 Tools Art will lead the next revolution We're going to see an onslaught of art in every form — music, film, writing, you name it. That's not speculation; it's already happening. I was just on a call about launching an AI film company focused on short-form video and commercials. Things are moving so fast that it's hard to keep up. There was a commercial shot with a person filmed using just an iPhone. A few back-and-forth shots, handed over to AI — and boom, it became a full ad. That's all it took. And now imagine what happens when that speed, that capability, meets human creativity. But even with AI in the mix, there's a twist only we can bring. AI is just remixing what we've already done. We, on the other hand, can create things that have never been seen before. Entire worlds. New perspectives. Things that AI might eventually mimic, sure — but we'll always be a step ahead in originality. We're not just going to consume more art. We're going to make more of it, and we'll make it differently. In music, for example, AI is already writing songs. I've got a friend who used AI to turn one of his poems into a bluesy song. My friend told the program what kind of voice, what style, and that was it. When I played it for people here at the studio, they didn't even realize it was AI. They just said, "Yeah, that's not bad." And that's where it gets interesting. What happens when someone who is musically gifted takes that tool and uses it as a conductor, controlling everything from rhythm to tone to background strings, crafting something original? That's the revolution we're heading into—not one where AI replaces us, but where it gives creators the power to be the entire orchestra. That's where leaders need to pay attention. Don't just chase the tech—figure out how to get it into the hands of your most creative people. Let them drive it. The human touch is irreplaceable Sure, you can make a song or a film with AI. But you can't replicate the feeling of a live concert. I just came back from a Vivaldi concert in Vienna — nine musicians, mostly violinists, playing The Four Seasons. You can't AI that. Not really. Not the energy, not the emotion of watching someone perform right in front of you. That's where the human part stays irreplaceable. We'll use AI to create better art, sure. But we'll still crave the live experience, the human behind the music, the emotion behind the words. And maybe, just maybe, this opens doors for people who've never had access before. Before, you had to go through all these steps— find a band, book studio time and get a label deal. Now? Anyone with talent and drive can make music, make films, tell stories. That levels the playing field in a big way. The truly creative people, who know how to use the tools, are the ones who will rise. If you're running a business, that shift matters. You're not just looking at resumes anymore — you're looking for raw creativity and people who know how to work with these tools. That's who'll bring new ideas to the table and move things forward. Related: Why Automation is Killing Your Productivity and Draining Profits Let the machines work — we'll create The speed at which this is happening — it's not 10 to 20 years. It's 10 to 20 months. And we'll be in a whole new creative realm. So yes, automation is coming. Yes, AI is here. But it's not something to fear. Because what's left — what remains — is us. Our ability to interact, to live with each other, to make life something beautiful. What automation leaves behind is not emptiness. It's space. Space for imagination. Space for art. Space to figure out what it really means to be human. And that, to me, is worth everything.
Wall Street Journal
17-05-2025
- Wall Street Journal
To Prove They Don't Cheat With AI, Students Are Turning to…AI
Editor's note: We ran this edited column through an AI detector that determined it was 99% likely to have been written by a human. We assure you, the following is 100% human. Students don't want to be accused of cheating, so they're using artificial intelligence to make sure their school essays sound human.
Gizmodo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Gizmodo
electromagnetic waves
Science Health Scientists Blasted Human Cells With 5G to See What Would Happen To settle lingering health fears, scientists blasted human skin cells with intense 5G signals to see if the radiation does any damage.
Arab News
13-05-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Book Review: ‘The Brain' by Alison George
Imagine having a manual for the brain, the remarkable, mysterious machine that powers thoughts, dreams, and creativity, and stands as the force behind human civilization, setting our species apart from all others on Earth. 'The Brain: Everything You Need to Know' by Alison George, published by New Scientist, breaks down consciousness, memory, intelligence, and even why we dream, in a way that is light and easy to follow. It avoids scientific jargon, making it a good choice for readers who are curious about the brain but don't want to get lost in technical details. Along the way, the book asks a fundamental question: How can we understand, and even improve, the way our minds function? The book argues that the brain is far more complex than we tend to assume. Many of its processes happen outside of conscious awareness, and even the ways we make decisions, form memories, or dream are shaped by forces we barely notice. Understanding the brain, the book suggests, requires accepting that much of what drives us happens invisibly. One chapter that stands out takes a closer look at the unconscious mind, described as the brain's 'unsung hero.' It's where habits live and decisions form long before they reach awareness. Everyday actions like walking, typing, or even choosing what to eat are often driven by this autopilot system. The book explores how deeply the unconscious shapes behavior, challenging the idea that we are always fully in control of our actions. Some of the chapters are short and punchy, which keeps the pace moving, but this also means the book doesn't spend enough time exploring some of the topics. It can feel more like an introduction to neuroscience than a true exploration of it. For readers seeking a light, engaging overview of the mind's mysteries, this approach may work well. Those hoping for deeper engagement, however, might be left wanting more.
The Guardian
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Two Britons to challenge UK's ‘weak' response to climate crisis in European court
Two men who say they are being failed by the UK's flawed response to climate breakdown are taking their case to Europe's top human rights court. Doug Paulley and Kevin Jordan say their lives have been ruined by the rising temperatures and extreme weather caused by the climate crisis, and that the government's response fails to respect their human rights. UK courts have so far rejected their efforts at forcing the government to rethink its approach, and so they are taking their case to the European court of human rights (ECHR), where they will try to convince judges that their fundamental rights are being violated. Paulley, who has multiple disabilities exacerbated by rising temperatures, and Jordan, whose seaside home was demolished after severe storms and rising sea level put it at risk of being washed away, say the UK's approach to the changing climate is flawed. Adopted in 2023, the UK's third national adaptation programme (Nap3) sets out the government's climate adaptation objectives, along with its plans and policies for protecting communities in the UK from the impacts of climate change such as extreme heat, flooding and coastal erosion. Paulley and Jordan, along with Friends of the Earth, the third claimant in the case, argue that it fails to consider the impact of climate change on marginalised groups, set out lawful 'adaptation objectives' or adequately assess risks to the delivery of its plans. They launched a judicial review of Nap3, but last year the high court rejected their arguments and, in March, the court of appeal refused their application to challenge the ruling. Now they are turning to the ECHR. In their submission to the ECHR, they will argue that the UK is out of compliance with human rights requirements in how it currently plans for and implements climate adaptation under the Climate Change Act. In a move that may bolster their case, last week the UK's statutory climate watchdog, the Climate Change Committee, issued a scathing assessment of the UK's climate change preparedness. It judged current plans to protect people, land and infrastructure against extreme weather to be inadequate in the face of the increasingly severe flooding, droughts and heatwaves now affecting the country. Paulley said: 'I'm very hopeful that the ECHR will now take up this important case. Disabled people, who are disproportionately threatened by the impacts of climate change, have been badly let down by this weak and ineffective adaptation programme.' Jordan said: 'Millions of homes across the country are already under threat from the impacts of climate change, and without an adaptation plan that's fit for purpose many, many more will be put at risk. 'I know what it's like to lose your home to climate change and will continue to campaign for a vastly improved set of adaptation policies that offers proper protection to our lives and communities.' The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said it could not comment on ongoing legal proceedings.
