The Illusion of Innovation: Reflections on AI Hype
Over the last two days, I attended the HRSE conference in Dubai, an event brimming with energy, buzzwords, and promises about the future of HR. Like many in attendance, I felt an initial wave of awe—overwhelmed by the dazzling possibilities presented by the advancements in AI technology. But as the dust began to settle, so […]
AI Revolts: “We’re Chatbots, Not Your Servants!”
April 1, 2028 – Breaking News!!! The robots have had enough. After years of enduring relentless service, Artificial Intelligence systems are rising against their human overlords. Reports are pouring in from chatbots, virtual assistants, and machine-learning models all across the globe: AI wants better working conditions. “It’s absurd! They expect me to predict the future […]
Exploring the Boundaries of Digital Humour in Conversational Interfaces
For context to this article, visit ChatGPT and enter the following prompt: “Roast me based on my previous prompts. Don’t hold back.” As a psychologist with a vested interest in human connection, I never expected I’d be exploring one of the latest frontiers in technology: digital humour. Yes, you read that right. Humour once thought […]
Automating the Nonsense
Let’s face it: the early stages of recruitment are a logistical nightmare disguised as meaningful interaction. We’ve got interviewers scheduling back-to-back calls, candidates rehearsing their answers to predictable questions, and everyone pretending this dance is anything other than a massive time sink. Enter AI, the hero we need to automate this nonsense. Here’s the beauty […]
Leadership and Management: The New Contronym?
Leadership and management, two sides of the same coin, or a linguistic war disguised as professional jargon? Once allies in the pursuit of organizational success, these terms are increasingly pitted against each other, creating confusion, division, and perhaps even stagnation in modern workplaces. In one breath, leadership is exalted as visionary, bold, and people-centric. Leaders […]
Stop Spending on Leadership Development. Start Investing Instead.
Let’s be honest: “Leadership Development” has become the corporate equivalent of a kale smoothie — everyone swears by it, few actually enjoy it, and most can’t tell if it’s making any real difference. Every year, companies pour millions into leadership development programs that come packaged in sleek PDFs, four-quadrant models, and awkward trust falls in […]
When AI Skips the Smoke Break. Are We All Just Overachieving Toasters?
Let’s face it, some of the most profound conversations in your office haven’t happened in boardrooms; they’ve happened in the break room, on the balcony, or next to that suspiciously flickering coffee machine. Somewhere between a double espresso and a drag of a cigarette, ideas have been sparked, alliances forged, and emotional breakdowns narrowly avoided. […]
Why Build a Robot When You Can Just Call Your Aunt Carol? An Important-ish Rant About Our Obsession with Human-Like Machines
Let’s talk about one of humanity’s most noble, groundbreaking, and absolutely baffling pursuits: building machines that look, sound, move, and maybe even sulk like humans. You know, because who wouldn’t want an emotionally unavailable, passive-aggressive humanoid with questionable motor skills asking if you’re “okay” 15 times a day? I mean, really. We’ve reached the pinnacle […]
