ABSTRACT
Economic globalization is increasing simultaneously with the emergence of a new technological paradigm, which focuses on artificial intelligence and intelligent robots. Along with other forces opposed to economic globalization, National Populist parties around the globe are trying to dam up the river of economic globalization. The new intelligent robots and advanced artificial intelligence that will see the light of day in around approximately 2045, when singularity occurs will further increase demand for human competences. In addition to the social and emotional competences needed at the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, other human competences in demand will consist of competence in strong and enlightened leadership. The change processes that are already taking place and that are being boosted by new technology will affect even the smallest communities. This will create a demand for critical competences, which will require every one of us to reflect on what we want from the impending changes.
