‘Will I still matter?’ The ‘Optimism Doctor’ says people can tolerate uncertainty—the AI angst is about something else
Dr. Deepika Chopra, known as the 'Optimism Doctor,' emphasizes the psychological aspects of resistance to AI adoption during her talk at the Fortune COO Summit. She argues that the uncertainty surrounding AI is not just about technology but about deeper human concerns regarding value and contribution. Chopra offers practical advice for leaders to create clarity and build adaptability in their teams.
- ▪Chopra believes that resistance to AI is often a normal human response to uncertainty rather than a capability issue.
- ▪She highlights that the real questions people have are about their value and contributions in the face of change.
- ▪Chopra suggests that leaders should focus on creating clarity and fostering adaptability rather than seeking to eliminate uncertainty.
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When Dr. Deepika Chopra took the stage at the Fortune COO Summit, she didn’t open with a slide deck or a framework. She asked everyone to close their eyes and breathe.Recommended Video Chopra—a clinical health psychologist, behavioral scientist, and the woman who has trademarked the title “The Optimism Doctor®”—said she wanted to make a point before saying a single word about artificial intelligence: We are spending an enormous amount of time talking about the technology, and not nearly enough time talking about the humans running it. “Every conversation about AI is ultimately a conversation about change,” she told the room. “And change is primarily not a technological experience.
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