AI will never be able to capture the human aspects of creativity and information. It can act as an amazing wellspring of information, but when we try to use AI to create art or replace our work altogether, we completely lose the most important aspect of all: a human’s touch.

Belonging is a deeply rooted, powerful, and authentic human experience. It allows us to feel truly valued and accepted by our peers and loved ones, in a way that feels like we’re “coming home.” For many people, the idea of what belonging means has always been tied to similarity. That means being around a community of people from the same background, culture, or certain beliefs.

Motivation is often portrayed as something entirely up to the individual, made up of their own discipline, routine, and personal drive. As integral as these are, there is an equally important factor that is often overlooked: connection.