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Esther Perel warns AI and remote work cause workforce social atrophy

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Psychotherapist Esther Perel warns that the modern workforce is experiencing social atrophy, a decline in everyday human connection, which is exacerbated by factors like remote work and the increasing integration of AI. She argues that AI, by replacing casual interactions with colleagues, further weakens the social bonds necessary for effective leadership and conflict resolution. Perel emphasizes that leaders must actively address this issue, as relying solely on technology or automation will not solve the underlying problem of diminished social connection. AI

IMPACT AI's role in reducing human interaction may hinder workplace collaboration and conflict resolution.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice on the impact of AI and work trends.

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Esther Perel warns AI and remote work cause workforce social atrophy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Birchall ·

    Esther Perel has a warning for executives: your workforce is suffering from social atrophy and AI is making it worse

    Europe's boardrooms have spent the past year fixated on productivity, AI adoption, and the search for growth in a stagnant economy. Esther Perel thinks they're missing a more urgent problem.

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