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The Quiet Politics of Using AI in Universities

by linustan | Aug 18, 2025 | Behaviours, Culture, Talent

TL;DR: In academia, AI use is often kept quiet, likely to preserve intellectual credibility. This post explores the rise of stealth AI-ing and the quiet politics of competence that keep AI use hidden.   When we talk about AI adoption in education, the...

How creativity mutates in the AI era: Why craft and confidence still matter

by linustan | Apr 26, 2025 | AI Mindset, Craft, Talent

TL;DR: AI doesn’t replace creativity. It demands that creativity become more adaptive, more confident, and more willing to diverge from default.   In my classroom, I see two kinds of people. The first group has never used AI and assumes it functions like an...

What if AI talent becomes the new creative genius?

by linustan | Apr 14, 2025 | AI Mindset, Talent

TL;DR: The AI-crafted persona Jianwei Xun and his book Hypnocracy, is a glimpse into our future: a world where AI fluency becomes a creative talent. As with any craft, how we teach, value, and challenge it will shape the culture we build.   A story that’s...

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