Innovation has always sparked a blend of excitement and anxiety. With each major technological leap comes a familiar set of fears—concerns that machines will replace humans, automation will render jobs obsolete, or new tools will reduce creativity to mere algorithms. Yet, time and again, these fears have been proven wrong. From the steam engine to the internet, innovation has not diminished humanity's role; rather, it has expanded it, creating new opportunities and unlocking unprecedented forms of expression. Today, as we stand at the brink of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, similar concerns are resurfacing—this time striking at the very core of what makes us human: cognition. For the first time in history, it seems that human thought itself could be on the "obsolescence chopping block." The question looms: Will AI and large language models (LLMs) shrink human roles into smaller and smaller pieces, leaving us isolated in a world where machines dominate?

I don’t believe so. In fact, I argue the opposite. AI, far from reducing humanity’s relevance, will expand our circle of cognition, creativity, and achievement. And while some may fear that AI will fragment human roles, history suggests that innovation typically grows the pie, creating opportunities that are yet to be fully realized or understood.

Throughout history, technological innovations have often been met with skepticism, particularly when it comes to the perceived displacement of human labor or creativity. But the reality is that innovations serve as amplifiers of human potential. Take photography, for example. When the camera emerged in the 19th century, it might have been thought to threaten........

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