The Constant in a World of Change: Why EI Will Outlast AI | Ms Amrita Mukherjee | TEDxRUAS

In this TEDxRUAS talk, Amrita Mukherjee explores why Emotional Intelligence remains the true differentiator in a world increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence. Drawing from decades of experience in global banking and technology, she reflects on how success has long been measured by IQ, even though cognitive ability explains only a fraction of real-world performance. Through examples spanning corporate boardrooms and tech teams, she highlights how brilliance without emotional awareness creates friction, while those who balance intellect with empathy build trust, collaboration and lasting impact. As AI takes over logic, design and even conversation, she presents a paradox—we are surrounded by answers, yet lacking understanding. While AI can process data with precision, it cannot perceive emotion, interpret silence or offer genuine compassion. Through her journey from corporate leadership to founding a women’s coaching platform, she shows how AI can be a powerful tool, but Emotional Intelligence remains the compass guiding human connection across cultures and contexts. Framed within the theme Timeless Flux – The Paradox, her talk presents AI as the wave of change and Emotional Intelligence as the force that helps us navigate it, reminding us that while AI may build a faster and smarter world, it is EQ that ensures it remains deeply human. Amrita Mukherjee is the founder of Sheevolution and a former SVP Technology Director at Wells Fargo, with over 15 years of experience in global technology and banking. She has held senior leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo, specializing in data, analytics and large-scale transformation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx