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When an AI Rebrand Erases Your Craft

by linustan | Oct 13, 2026 | AI Ethics, AI Integration, AI Mindset, Culture, Talent

TL;DR: A colleague rebranded my report with AI in an hour and published it without asking. The speed hid what it cost me, and this post offers questions to ask before you AI-edit someone else’s work.   The weekend my report changed Over the weekend, a...

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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