Member Sinchana Adiga
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Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad
The report you’ve been putting off is due tomorrow. It’s time to buckle down, open your computer and check your phone. Maybe watch your favorite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of procrastination. So, why do we procrastinate when we know it’s bad for…
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How AI could save (not destroy) education
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen. He shares the opportunities he sees for students and educators to collaborate with AI tools — including the potential of a personal AI tutor for… Read more -
The artist-driven innovation behind the films we love
Jedi master of visual effects Rob Bredow, known for his work at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm, takes us on a cinematic journey through the evolution of visual effects, with behind-the-scenes stories from the making of fan favorites like “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones”…
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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language
Gen Z slang is rife with new words like “unalive,” “skibidi” and “rizz.” Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own…
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Can we actually control superintelligent AI?
This is episode 4 of the animated series, “Ada.” This 5-episode narrative follows the young library assistant Ada as she juggles two worlds: her daily mundane reality and the future she vividly imagines for all humanity. Traveling through her visions of potential futures, Ada grapples with the…
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How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas
Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It’s because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. Learn to love being bored as Manoush… Read more
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How boredom can lead to your most brilliant ideas
Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular? It's because when your body goes on autopilot, your brain gets busy forming new neural connections that connect ideas and solve problems. … Continue reading
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How do you prepare for jobs that don’t exist yet? A work expert and a YouTuber answer
Video creator Jon Youshaei and workplace expert Michelle Weise team up to crack the code on how to thrive through career chaos. They discuss how technological change is upending traditional career paths, explore the art of making your skills stand out and… Read more -
How to spot fake AI photos
In his TED Talk, “How to Spot Fake AI Photos,” digital forensics expert Hany Farid delves into the growing challenge of identifying AI-generated images that mimic reality with alarming precision. Farid emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing subtle details such as lighting inconsistencies, unnatural shadows,…
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5 tips for dealing with meeting overload
Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of “calendar creep,” where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy and productivity — but you can take back control. Leadership expert Cindy Solomon shares her five tips for clearing up your schedule and getting… Read more -
3 tips for leaders to get the future of work right
Work that’s dictated by a fixed schedule, place and job description doesn’t make sense anymore, says leadership expert Debbie Lovich. In light of the cultural shift towards remote work sparked by the pandemic, Lovich gives three essential tips to leaders so employees can keep their autonomy… Read more - Load More
