We are living through a time of rapid change and growing uncertainty. The political landscape feels increasingly unstable - shaped by forces that often prioritise profit, power, and control over a deeper understanding of the world. Big tech, led by those building AI and automation, is reshaping society at an astonishing pace. And yet, many of its creators seem to lack a lived sense of what it means to be human. They may speak of feelings and connection, but remain disconnected from their own humanity - unaware of their interdependence with the world around them.

In the midst of this, I believe there is an urgent need to restore what makes us truly human.

AI is increasingly capable of taking over the work of the thinking mind - analysing, responding, optimising, even learning. Repetitive, information-based tasks are now being handed to intelligent systems and agents that operate without fatigue or doubt. And while this may free us from certain burdens, it also invites a deeper question: what remains ours to do? At the same time, the algorithms that structure our digital world tend to narrow our view rather than expand it - offering more of what we already know, and less of what might challenge or change us. In doing so, they risk reinforcing existing beliefs, making it harder to imagine other ways of seeing, living, or being.

We cannot let technology, or the broader systems of power at play, strip away our essence. Our humanity - rooted in our bodies, our feelings, and our lived experiences - is what can guide us through this time. While AI processes data, we feel. We embody. We sense and respond. Our intuition and relationships shape our capacity for creativity, meaning, and connection.

True transformation isn’t abstract or intellectual. It’s embodied.

We see it in the athlete who trusts their body under pressure, the artist who channels feeling into form, and the leader who reads the room with presence. Human growth doesn’t happen in theory - it is felt in every fibre of our being. It emerges through contact with life, not outside of it.

As the world accelerates, we must remember: transformation is not about speed or efficiency. It’s about wisdom and depth.

The body is not a barrier to progress—it is the very vessel through which we create, connect, and evolve. By embracing our humanity, we reconnect to the wisdom that enables us to meet uncertainty with clarity and care.

The forces shaping our world may be driven by control and urgency, but we don’t have to follow their rhythm. Our response need not be more technology—it can be a return to the essence of what it means to be human. With presence. With connection. With depth.

Only then can technology serve humanity—restoring balance, supporting democratic voices, and helping us face the forces that, in my view, have lost sight of the whole.