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By Grace Shim
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Professor Kim Dae-sik from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has predicted through various workshops and interviews that within the next decade, the era of artificial intelligence (AI) will arrive. He asserts that AI robots will occupy 70% of existing jobs, hinting at a future where survival will be difficult without creativity that machines cannot replace. This forecast suggests the emergence of an era where creativity will be crucial for survival.
What distinguishes humans from machines? It is the power of thought and the ability of the human brain to create new things. While machines offer predictable accuracy, the novelty that can only be produced through human cognitive activity underscores the irreplaceable segment of human creativity, which has enabled the existence of modern civilization.
The approaching AI era signifies the transference of the once-exclusive human domain of thought to robots. Whereas the first industrial revolution saw machines replace human physical labor, the second is poised to substitute our cognitive abilities with AI. Should AI that combines intelligence and operational capabilities be developed, it will inherently surpass human physical prowess. The development of AI capable of mental labor will create a time where only those with creativity can thrive.
Professor Kim emphasizes that in order to survive the AI era, we must embrace our humanity. Jobs demanding creativity, intellectual labor that involves constant innovation, are likely to endure.
Are the next generations ready to confront the AI age? Parents and educators must consider providing education that cultivates the high-level creativity needed to compete with AI. Our current generation, largely educated through rote learning, must evolve towards creative education that integrates acquired knowledge and creates new applications.
We live in an era where infinite information is available at our fingertips through the internet. It is essential to maximize creativity and innovation through education that renders this information meaningful. Ultimately, the ability to create new things and connect with human emotions will distinguish humans as superior within the AI era.
Future installments will delve into creativity education through immersion and emotional education through music.
Grace Shim
Professor, Manhattan School of Music & Centenary University
Contact: (201) 500-5123
Email: GShim@msmnyc.edu
