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. […]
Robots vs Aunt Carol: 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 […]