The rise of AI, especially through verbal interaction, presents counterintuitive shifts. Instead of isolation, expect a deeper yearning for human contact. AI’s flawless nature will highlight the value of human imperfections.
Despite seamless voice commands, analog tools like pen and paper will see a resurgence. This deliberate engagement offers control in an increasingly automated world.
Screen time may decrease as voice interfaces and ambient AI become prevalent. Interaction will move beyond the visual, freeing us from screens.
Human art will gain value. While AI can generate audio, the lived experience in human creations will resonate more deeply. Imperfections will be cherished.
Fitness could improve. Voice-activated AI enables productivity on the move, integrating work and exercise.
The voice-first AI era paradoxically pushes us towards core human needs: connection, tangible experiences, and authentic expression. Technology, in this form, might just lead us back to ourselves.
Siddharth Saoji