In the piece, the author argues that clarity — the ability to think and communicate in a precise, intentional way — is becoming even more valuable than technical skills like coding in today’s AI-driven world. As AI tools grow more powerful and accessible, they can handle a lot of the “doing,” but someone still needs to clearly define what needs to be done, why, and how. Without that clarity, even the best AI systems can become directionless or inefficient.
Clarity isn’t just about being articulate. It’s about distilling complex ideas into simple, shared understandings so others — whether humans or AI — can actually act on them. When objectives are vague, teams flounder and waste time. But when someone brings focused, clear thinking to the table, it cuts through confusion, helps people align on purpose, and unlocks real momentum.
The author suggests that clarity also empowers leadership. Great leaders aren’t always the ones with the flashiest ideas — often, they’re the ones who can frame problems, set expectations, and communicate decisions in a way that everyone understands what success looks like. In the age of AI, clarity is what lets you design the right prompt, guide agents strategically, and build workflows that make sense.
Ultimately, while AI might be able to do more things for us, it isn’t going to think for us — at least not in the sense of moral, strategic, or purpose-driven thinking. That’s where human clarity comes in. It’s the skill that lets us steer AI meaningfully, make decisions that matter, and work with others in ways that build trust and shared vision.
