Why AI Is Replacing Humans Faster Than Anyone Predicted

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In this episode of the Habit Mechanic Podcast, Dr. Jon Finn is joined by Tougher Minds’ Head of Coaching, Andrew Foster, to unpack what’s emerging from Davos 2026 — and what it means for work, jobs, and human performance in the AI era.

Using a headline claim that AI is impacting labour “like a tsunami” as a starting point, they explore why the pace of AI investment and adoption is accelerating faster than many predictions, and why this is already changing what organisations expect from humans at work.

They also discuss real-world examples of cognitive work being automated or radically accelerated, what this means for people whose roles contain repetitive, procedural tasks, and why the answer isn’t fear — it’s becoming more Brain State intelligent and learning to do the high-charge, high-impact thinking AI can’t reliably replace.

The conversation also covers a crucial theme: AI can be a powerful tool, but humans remain responsible for accuracy, judgement, and outcomes — including the need to fact-check and build reliable systems for using AI well.

The episode closes with a simple reflective prompt to help you take one practical step in the next 24 hours toward using AI (and your Brain States) more deliberately.