The Disconnect Wasn’t My Ability
Hello Expressive Friends, I have to admit, I was so angry when I heard it. My entire body tensed as if to reject the words that were said from across the room. “I take pride in not using AI to…
The Power of Shared Moments in a Divided World
Hello Digital World, The solution to our divided country might be staring us in the face—and we’ve been missing it all along. In an era of streaming and personalized content, it’s easy to feel like we’re drifting further apart. Every…
Reflection, The Post, and My Realization
Hello Dear Friends, I’m sure I’ve hurt someone without even knowing it. I know I’ve overlooked someone without even realizing it. I’ve been reflecting on something that floored me. The experience has rocked me and made me rethink how I…
Reality Gloom and AI Wisdom
Hello Sunshine People, It is one of those days when I feel a little scattered. The gloomy weather and the fall breeze are making it hard to concentrate. I feel pulled in so many directions right now. I am not…
The Number 23 and My Creativity
Hello Creative Allies, There’s a memory that always lingers in the back of my mind. It’s one of those stories that sounds small at first, but the more I revisit it, the more I see its lasting impression on me.…
The Institution Will Take Your Soul
Hello Hard-Working Souls, The institution will take your soul if you are foolish enough to give it away. This is the piece of wisdom I’m living with right now. We all have personal challenges that extend beyond our work and…
A Case for Not Disclosing AI Work
Hello Human Friends, This is a highly unpopular opinion, BUT hear me out–AI comes with challenges, and one of those is knowing what was produced by AI and what was not. This challenge, fueled by fear of the unknown, has…
AI Demands New Questions
Hello Intelligent Pals, AI demands that we think critically and ask thoughtful, robust questions. As a society, we’ve been trained by Google to phrase our questions in short, concise ways. “Good restaurants near me” This type of questioning will not…
Leadership Call: Qualities Chief AI Officers Need
Hello Academic Leaders, Universities desperately need to appoint a Chief AI Officer. But that role needs to be developed creatively. AI touches every aspect of the academy. To address its issues fully and manage the ongoing impact AI will have,…
Living in the Not Quite There Moments
Hello Persistent Individuals, It is so hard to show up sometimes. We all go through seasons where our wins seem farther apart than our “not quite theres.” Those times when we try so hard but can’t seem to connect the…