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In the era where AI replaces human labor, authors Kim Dae-sik and Kim Hye-yeon assert the importance of human 'insight' for judgment, choice, and decision-making, and maintaining a 'self-centric' perspective.

Human Role in the AI Era

Prof. Kim Dae-sik and author Kim Hye-yeon, in their book, explain that when artificial intelligence (AI) replaces human labor, the ultimate domain remaining for humans will be the 'ability to judge, choose, and decide' on what AI creates. This emphasizes the importance of 'insight.' The phrase 'AI can do XX' has become cliché, and the advancement of AI raises questions about the unique role of humans.

Importance of 'Self-Centricity' and Insight

The authors stress that to cultivate this insight, one must discover 'what I want to do,' and to achieve this, 'one must not lose sight of one's self-centricity.' As AI becomes more sophisticated, it is essential for humans to clearly recognize their values and identity, and to set the right direction amidst the information and results provided by AI. This is presented as a core factor for humans to maintain their subjectivity in an era of collaboration, rather than mere competition, with AI.

*Source: 중앙일보 (2026-04-03)*

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