Is AI Making Us Smarter and less Human? | With Tessa West Ph.D.

AI is changing how we work, communicate, and learn. We're becoming more productive, but what might we be losing along the way? In this week's Power & Impact , I sit down with Dr. Tessa West, an NYU psychology professor and author of Jerks at Work, and my friend Dr. George Everly to explore a question with implications for all of us: Are we losing the human skills that matter most? We talk about how AI is boosting workplace productivity while potentially eroding critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Remote work raises similar concerns, especially for younger employees who may be missing the informal interactions and mentoring opportunities that help them learn from colleagues and develop professionally. The conversation reaches beyond the workplace to explore loneliness, screen time, and our growing dependence on technology. Tessa offers a different vision for AI, one that puts technology to work helping people build stronger relationships. It's a fascinating discussion about how we can embrace new technology while preserving the human connections that help us learn, grow, and succeed.