Chapter 25

The Skills That Survive All Scenarios

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Complexity Navigation

As AI handles simple problems, humans tackle wicked problems—those with no clear solution, multiple stakeholders, and ethical implications.

Current value: Management consultants solving organizational change: $500-$2,000/day

Innovation Synthesis

AI excels within known domains. Humans connect dots across domains to create entirely new possibilities.

Current value: Innovation consultants: $150,000-$400,000/year

Relationship Architecture

Trust, empathy, and human connection become more valuable as they become more rare.

Current value: Executive coaches and relationship strategists: $300-$1,000/hour

Ethical Leadership

As AI power grows, the need for human wisdom and ethical judgment intensifies.

Current value: AI ethics officers: $125,000-$300,000/year

Meaning Creation

In a world of AI abundance, humans crave purpose, story, and significance.

Current value: Brand strategists and experience designers: $100,000-$250,000/year