MIT SMR: Leaders who bet only on AI let deep thinking and intuition erode
marigo · x · 2026-09-06
Otto Scharmer argues in MIT Sloan Management Review that leaders' blind spot is assuming AI is the only intelligence worth investing in.
- AI's computation and pattern recognition don't encompass all intelligence
- Leaders should also cultivate organic intelligence (embodied cognition) and source intelligence (from social fields)
- Letting deep thinking, intuition, and creativity erode risks losing real competitive advantage in the AI era
A reflective long-read on AI and leadership.
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