We have two lives

Love this visual reminder, especially now in the age of AI when we start to feel unlimited. As Confucius put it: “We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”

Tech Isn't Just a Tool – Leathersellers' Society

We often hear the advice to "just treat technology like a tool," as if our smartphones and laptops are no different from hammers or screwdrivers. But this misses a crucial point: the relationship between humans and technology is far more complex and bidirectional than we realize. As I

Get curious about AI

Whenever I'm asked about how to make the most of AI in an organisation, my advice is simple: lean in! The best—possibly only—way to figure out which apps and ground rules might be effective for your teams is through active curiosity and experimentation. I had the

Does ChatGPT need to learn mindfulness? – Substack

As AI becomes more human-like and empathetic, we need to treat it differently. This latest research suggests we may want to offer it mindfulness practices to help it calm down before listening to its advice. Read my post on Substack.

Techno-optimism

The left needs its own version of techno-optimism | Amana Fontanella-KhanWe live in dark, depressing and – frankly – terrifying times. Will technology push us over the edge or help us exit our many crises?The GuardianAmana Fontanella-Khan I came across this thought-provoking piece in The Guardian today about techno-optimism, and it got