Irreplaceable

Praise for IRREPLACEABLE
"If you think AI is just about robots and algorithms, think again. IRREPLACEABLE will shatter your assumptions and challenge you to reimagine what it means to be human in a machine age."
-Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"IRREPLACEABLE is addressing the most important question of our time: how do we keep our humanity front and center in an AI-dominated world? I challenge you to find a book more timely and relevant!"
-Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum
"IRREPLACEABLE is a vital guide to thinking differently and working confidently in tandem with AI. Pascal Bornet's insights and strategies are essential to succeed with customers and colleagues, in your community and career."
-Ron Kaufman, New York Times Bestselling Author of Uplifting Service
"In a world obsessed with the power of AI, IRREPLACEABLE dares to ask the question: what makes us human? The answer may surprise you."
-Dr. Luc Julia, Co-Founder of Apple Siri
"One of the most important books of our times, Pascal Bornet's IRREPLACEABLE is a must-read guide for navigating the AI revolution, empowering readers to excel personally and professionally in a technology-driven world."
-Bernard Marr, Futurist, Internationally Bestselling Author
"A very practical guide to strengthening our humanity with AI."
-Nir Eyal, Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractable
"Both a wake-up call and a practical guide to rediscover what makes us truly human in the age of AI."
-Gerd Leonhard, Futurist and Humanist
"I've always believed that AI will enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. This excellent book provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to become effective partners with smart machines. Follow its advice, and you'll be well-equipped for the present and the future."
-Thomas H. Davenport, Distinguished Professor, Babson College; Author of Only Humans Need Apply, Working with AI, and All In on AI
"IRREPLACEABLE challenges us to confront the ultimate dilemmas: who are we, and what is our purpose in a world transformed by AI? The answers may just change your life."
-Professor Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean MBA Programmes, National University of Singapore
"IRREPLACEABLE forces us to question our future in an increasingly technologically mediated world and learn to take action!"
-Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School

Preface xiii
Introduction 1
You Have a Choice to Make 1
Your IRREPLACEABLE Journey 3
How This Book Is Organized 4
Part I The IRREPLACEABLE Imperative 7
Chapter 1 Don't Believe All You Hear About AI! 9
Adapting to AI's Influence 9
The Specificities of AI 14
AI in Society and Business 18
The Future with AI: Our Kids and Our Humanity 21
Chapter 2 The Essence of Being IRREPLACEABLE 25
Introducing the IRREPLACEABLE Concept 25
Decoding the IRREPLACEABLE Concept 28
The IRREPLACEABLE Concept for Companies 29
Chapter 3 The Urgency to Become IRREPLACEABLE 33
Projecting into an AI-Dominated Future 33
IRREPLACEABLE versus Replaceable: A Detailed Analysis 35
Our IRREPLACEABLE Humanity 39
The IRREPLACEABLE Framework 45
Part II Building IRREPLACEABLE Skills 51
Chapter 4 Preparing for the AI Takeover 53
How AI Will Take Away Your Job 53
Shift Your Focus from Jobs to Skills 56
Chapter 5 Creating a Symbiosis with AI 59
Breaking Misconceptions About Technical Skills 60
Building a Symbiosis with AI 64
Identifying the Capabilities Complementary to AI 67
How the Humics Boost Each Other 71
Chapter 6 Leveraging the Humics to Build Skills 73
Prioritizing the Development of the Humics Over Skills 73
Future Evolution of Skills 75
Building New Skills by Leveraging Your Humics 75
Chapter 7 Bringing Your Humics to a Whole New Level 87
Become Ultra-Creative 87
Sharpen Your Critical Thinking 92
Deepen Your Social Abilities 95
Part III Becoming IRREPLACEABLE at Work 99
Chapter 8 Augmenting Yourself with AI at Work 101
A Three-Phase Approach to Augment Yourself with AI 101
Phase 1: Build an AI Mindset 102
Phase 2: Maintain AI Literacy 106
Phase 3: Strategically Implement AI 108
Chapter 9 Fostering Resilience and Adaptability in a Rapidly Evolving World 121
The Imperative of Resilience and Adaptability 121
The Art of Building Resilience 123
The Craft of Enhancing Adaptability 127
Chapter 10 The Future of Work Is. . . No Work? 133
Work Reimagined: Beyond the 9 to 5 133
The Current World of Work Sucks! 135
Envisioning a World Without Work 137
Part IV Raising IRREPLACEABLE Kids and Protecting Yourself 141
Chapter 11 Educating Future-Proof Minds in the Age of AI 143
Raising Children to Thrive with AI 143
Teaching Our Kids How to Relearn 147
Helping Our Kids to Grow with AI 151
Chapter 12 Navigating AI Distractions 155
The Rise of AI-Induced Distractions 155
The Roots of AI Distractions 157
Strategies to Mitigate AI Distractions 159
Chapter 13 Overcoming AI-Generated Addictions 163
The Addiction Matrix: AI, Gaming, and Social Media 163
The Source of AI Addictions 165
Personal Triumphs over Tech Addiction 168
Chapter 14 Managing Your Data Effectively and Using AI Ethically 175
Managing Data the Right Way 175
Guarding Against AI-Driven Misinformation 180
Humanizing AI: Our Collective Responsibility 181
Part V Leading IRREPLACEABLE Companies 187
Chapter 15 Your Business Needs to Be IRREPLACEABLE 189
The Issue with Businesses That Are Not IRREPLACEABLE 189
Defining IRREPLACEABLE Businesses 192
The Road Map to Be an IRREPLACEABLE Business 198
Chapter 16 Making Your Company AI-Ready 203
Augmenting Your Business with AI 203
Fostering Trust with Responsible AI 211
Eliminating Biases 212
Clarifying AI Through Explainability 217
Safeguarding Privacy 220
Protecting Trust with Safe AI 222
Chapter 17 Shifting to a Human-Ready Business 225
Defining a Human-Ready Business 225
Partnering with AI on Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Social Abilities 229
Chapter 18 Making Your Business Change-Ready 237
Cultivating Organizational Resilience 237
The Path to Adaptive Mastery 240
Part VI Implementing an Action Plan 249
Chapter 19 Your Action Plan 251
The First Week 251
The First Month 252
The First Three Months 253
Moving Forward 254
Summary of the Key Actions You've Learned in the Book 254
Chapter 20 Final Words 261
Notes 265
Acknowledgments 271
About the Author 273
Index 275