In an age where Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are all the rage, it’s critical to ask how our machines are affecting our lives from an ethical, economical, and emotional perspective. Whether it’s the issue of robots gaining legal personhood or automation replacing jobs, by examining the traits and behaviors that make us inherently human we can increase our wellbeing while benefittng from technology. Positioned uniquely between the “carbons” and computers, IT professionals who utilize the emerging science of positive psychology can help colleagues and customers flourish via measurable actions that can lead to a happier humanity.