人类优势：人工智能时代更强大脑

I N S I G H TR E P O R T Images:Unsplash + Contents ForewordExecutive summaryIntroduction1 Safeguard brain health2 Foster brain skills3 Study brain capital4 Invest in brain capital5 Mobilize for brain capitalConclusionContributorsEndnotes 10 Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated and ©2026 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopying Foreword Shyam BishenHead, Centre for Healthand Healthcare; Member of Lucy PérezSenior Partner, McKinsey& Company; Global Leader, As artificial intelligence continues to transform theway we live and work, it’s natural to wonder whatthis will mean for us. Will machines replace whatwe do best or will they help us create new levels ofcreativity, productivity and impact? The truth is, the Developed by the McKinsey Health Institute incollaboration with the World Economic Forum,this report lays out a roadmap for investing in ourbrains through five levers: safeguarding brain health;fostering brain skills; studying brain capital through In order to harness the full potential of both humanand artificial intelligence, each enhancing the other,we must invest accordingly. By doing so, we willshape a smarter, healthier future. In this new report,The Human Advantage: Stronger Brains in the Age Building brain capital is a shared endeavour.Everyone has a role to play. Educators and healthleaders can lay the foundation for brain health andskills from childhood through to old age; CEOs can The World Economic Forum’sThe Future of JobsReport1highlights a clear shift around AI, but it alsoelevates the importance of brain capabilities suchas adaptability, empathy and complex problem- The brain economy represents a new frontier wherehuman intelligence and artificial intelligence workin partnership, allowing for greater productivityand resilience. If we commit to building the brain Building brain capital starts with protecting andpromoting brain health across the lifespan. Scalingproven brain health interventions globally couldreclaim more than 260 million disability-adjusted life Executive summary Stronger brains strengthen resilience,productivity and shared prosperity – it is Underinvestment in the brain has a substantialcost. The global disease burden of brain healthconditions is rising, driven by an ageing population,increased stressors and elevated uncertainty aboutthe future. When societies overlook the brain’scentral role in health and productivity, the impact isfelt in disrupted lives, lost potential and a heavy tollon families and caregivers. Scaling cost-effectiveinterventions to prevent, treat and help peoplerecover from brain health conditions could avert 267million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) globally The brain is the body’s most complex and vitalorgan, regulating everything from basic life functionsto complex decision-making. It is also the foundationof how people live, work and connect, making itcentral to individual well-being, high-performing AI will reshape work, and competitiveness willhinge on combining human and machine strengths.Countries and companies must evolve theirstrategies to enable collaboration and harness thecomplementary strengths of human intelligenceand technology, or risk slower growth and being In this report by the McKinsey Health Institute, incollaboration with the World Economic Forum, theauthors make the case for investing in the brain,introduce five levers for action and offer a roadmapfor next steps. While specific actions may vary bystakeholder, region or sector, there is a need for a In this report,brain healthis defined as a stateof optimal brain functioning, supported by thepromotion of healthy brain development and theprevention or treatment of mental, neurologicaland substance use disorders in people of all ages.But health alone is not enough.Brain skills– the Introduction Building brain capital means valuing andinvesting in the brain health and brain The brain is the body’s most complex andvital organ, governing everything from basiclife functions, such as breathing, to advancedcognition, emotional regulation and complexdecision-making. Strengthening brain health hasbenefits beyond the brain, with positive associationsacross multiple dimensions of health, includingmetabolic, cardiovascular, social, emotional andspiritual health. For example, a five-point higherBrain Care Score – a measure evaluating modifiablebrain health factors – is associated with a 43%lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease health and brain skills as economic priorities. Today,advances in science, a clearer understanding ofthe brain’s role in productivity and resilience andgrowing global attention to disruption related toartificial int