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Sigmund – my fake AI friend
We anthropomorphize robots because they have a body. But a self-experiment with Replika shows how Text is enough to connect with a non-human entity.
When companies march to the battlefield
In todays business, strategies are formed in “war rooms” to “conquer” customers, using “battle cards” and “beating up” competition. While martial terminology can literally “rally the troops”, it also my lead to devastating side effects. As framing drives approaches, be mindful with language.
No shortcuts to be a badass
We are used to instant digital gratification. But life is different. Forming a character or building a strategy requires hard work. To be a badass, put in blood and sweat.
In the future, we can’t read.
In the science-fiction world of Hyperion, people can’t read, because they don’t have to. In our world, technology also seems to undermine literacy. Read more about the underlying theme, and what we can do about it.
Love the machine
Despite all hype, there is still fear around AI. Companies overcome this by sugarcoating AI with emotions. This changes the perception. It evokes sympathy, reduces complexity and gains a wider audience. Learn how.