What AI can't do—and why you can | Svetlana Makarova | TEDxJacksonville

#ArtificialIntelligence #HumanSkills #FutureOfWork What makes us irreplaceable in the age of AI? The answer isn’t learning to compete with machines—it’s rediscovering your Human Margin. After leading AI innovation at Mayo Clinic and building systems that serve millions of patients, Svetlana Makarova realized something profound: no algorithm saves lives on its own. The breakthroughs that change the world still begin with a human mind—and heart. In this powerful talk, Svetlana reveals five uniquely human capabilities that grow more valuable as AI advances: Invention — Creating solutions to impossible problems Intuition — Making meaning from incomplete data Social Acuity — Reading what people don’t say Emotional Courage — Staying authentic when others play it safe Sensory Imagination — Designing experiences that move people deeply You’ll also discover: Why AI hits a Synthetic Ceiling no data can break through Real stories from Nike and Japan’s robot ramen shops Practical ways to strengthen your own five human capabilities How one unforgettable story from her grandmother’s Vegas trip illuminates them all AI may define the age—but humanity defines its meaning. #HumanMargin #EmotionalIntelligence #HumanCenteredAI #CreativityAndAI Associate VP of AI Product Management at IKS Health | Former Principal Product Manager, Mayo Clinic Center for Digital Health | Doctoral Researcher in AI & Machine Learning, George Washington University | Author of The Human Margin | TEDx Speaker 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