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Digital Transformation And The Technology Quotient
In today’s world, it’s not only your IQ and EQ, but your TQ! Technology innovations are arriving faster and faster — becoming less an option and more an imperative. As this reality unfolds upon us, our ability to assimilate these innovations into many aspects of our lives can be an independent determinant of success. The…
Read MoreHumanity’s Cognitive Inflection Point
Comfortable mechanical and technological innovations give way to a disruptive cognitive transformation. GPT Summary: From the wheel to the transistor, mechanical and technological innovations have changed human history and expanded our capacity for unique and specific advantages. However, the next step is a cognitive transformation where thinking becomes the new domain of technology. The inculcation of…
Read MoreThought as Currency
Cryptocurrency may give way to neurocurrency. KEY POINTS The emergence of cryptocurrency is changing the world. In some instances, it’s a practical and logical extension of monetary or commerce systems. In other instances, it’s a bit more abstract such as the non-fungible token (NFT), where intellectual property becomes “coined” into a digital asset that lives…
Read MoreDangerously Lost In Translation
The truth seems to be a distant artifact of today’s reality. The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. As the joke goes, you can pick which one of these three best suits your needs. But the reality is that truth often seems to be less data-driven and much more a function of…
Read MoreWonder and Fear: The Duality of Innovation
A unique combination of opposites can drive innovation and adoption. Recently, Elon Musk made a bold announcement at the introduction of the new Tesla S Plaid. He said it was “faster than a Porsche, safer than a Volvo.” Musk did something more than just create a witty quote to define the technical specifications of this new Tesla innovation,…
Read MoreThe Second Big Bang
Technology is putting humanity on a path to infinity. In recent years, there has been an increasing push towards developing digital copies of humans, or digital twins. This technology offers the potential to advance humanity in unique and fascinating ways. In its latest Hype Cycle, Gartner places the “digital human” of the accent, yet still early…
Read MoreFeeding The AI Beast
Unique, AI-centric data sets will advance utility and outcomes. It’s been often said across many topics that garbage in equals garbage out. And this is particularly true for the data sets that are used in advanced analytics. At face value, data has been widely regarded as a central resource in the digital age. However, data…
Read MoreInnovation And The Duality Of Wonder And Fear
From fire to AI, innovation can always make you a bit nervous. The history of human innovation is one of both wonder and fear. From the earliest days, we have been driven to advance our knowledge and capabilities through new technologies, from the wheel to electricity to fire itself. Arguably, fire was our first technology,…
Read MoreShould Maslow’s Hierarchy Include Technology?
Beyond essential, tech is inexorably tied to the human experience. Put down that smartphone. That simple request may be harder than it sounds. While some muse on the potential role of connecting technology directly to our bodies, others may suggest that that the smart phone (and other technologies) are already psychologically connected to your anatomy…
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