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Reflections on society, business and human behaviour — on AI, learning, leadership and the future of work. 19 essays and counting.

LATEST ESSAY20 Sep 2026 · 7 min read

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Continuity in teaching does not equate to continuity in learning. In an era of blended education driven by AI and disruption, students can remain engaged and submit quality work without genuine…

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13 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Where the Mind Learns to Be Free: Remembering Tagore’s Educational Vision from Santiniketan

Every year, 22she Shravan returns to Santiniketan not merely as a date on the Bengali calendar, but as a day of remembrance. It was on this day in 1348 Bangabda—7 August 1941—that Rabindranath Tagore…

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7 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Before AI Teaches Our Children, We Must Decide What Learning Is For

The real danger is not that students will use artificial intelligence, but that they will stop practising the mental labour through which judgement, memory and creativity are formed. When answers…

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7 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Living the Simulacrum: How Influencers and Businesses Manufacture Hyperreality

In a concurrent digital society, what remains unseen may matter more than what appears on screen. Drawing on Baudrillard, this article examines how influencers, businesses, political actors and…

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12 Jul 2026 · 8 min read

Leadership in the AI Age: From Command to Co-Judgement

As AI moves from the back office to the boardroom, the best leaders will not be those who command machines, but those who know when to question them. This article argues that future leadership…

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6 Jul 2026 · 9 min read

After Displacement: AI, Jevons’ Paradox and the New Geography of Work

AI will displace tasks but also generate new domains of work as cheaper intelligence expands demand—a dynamic explained by Jevons’ Paradox. The article examines layoffs, role redesign, and emerging…

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24 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Teaching Minds, Not Machines: Why Computational Thinking Matters in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence reshapes society, education faces a clear challenge: preparing students not just to use technology, but to think systematically, critically, and imaginatively.…

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13 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Strong AI, Weak AI, and the Fear Beyond Fable 5: Another Turning Point or the Beginning of the End?

The arrival of increasingly capable agentic AI systems, such as Fable 5, has reignited old questions and created new anxieties. As the boundary between weak and strong AI narrows, humanity faces…

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9 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

The AI Detection Trap: Why Education Needs AI Literacy More Than AI Policing

As universities race to detect AI-generated work, they may be overlooking a more fundamental challenge: preparing students to use artificial intelligence responsibly. In a world where intelligent…

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7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Quantum Teaching in the NEP 2020 Era: Transforming Classrooms for the Future of Education

Quantum Teaching provides a practical and human approach to education, grounded in research and real classroom experiences. It highlights the brain's learning processes and the impact of emotions on…

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7 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Cognitive Offloading and Digital Plastic in Classrooms: Are We Trading Depth for Speed?

As classrooms become increasingly digitised, a silent shift is underway: students are performing more but understanding less. The teaching – learning ecosystem is experiencing the change of guard…

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7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Limits of Choice: How AI Is Reshaping Human Decision-Making

In digital marketplaces, firms are no longer just competing on products and price—they are competing for attention, shaping decisions through algorithms, and operating within the cognitive limits of…

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7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Not Shy, Not Anti-Social: Are You an ‘Otrovert’?

How often do you feel like not belonging to the group you’re part of? Do you enjoy engaging with people one-on-one but dislike group chats? Do you prefer having one meaningful conversation over…

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7 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

Platform Capitalism and the Algorithmic Rewriting of Human Agency: Rise of Cognitariats

As digital platforms reshape the world of work, a subtle yet significant shift is underway—from using technology to support thinking to increasingly relying on it to make decisions for us. Drawing on…

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7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

AI Reckoning: Entry-Level Careers in the Age of Digital Darwinism

The warning from Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, buzzing the internet, that the safest career today is no longer a doctor, engineer, or coder—but someone who can use artificial intelligence better…

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7 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

The Dark Empath: When Emotional Intelligence Becomes a Strategy

Empathy is often seen as the foundation of trust and ethical relationships. But what if the ability to understand others’ emotions could also be used strategically? The concept of the dark empath…

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7 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Muscle Memory, Cognitive Load, and the Generative AI Paradox: How Automation Inhibits Deep Thinking

When students consistently depend on AI for their thinking, they bypass the essential challenges of problem-solving and concept development. This reliance can impede the growth of "mental schemas,"…

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7 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Is AI Neutral: The Future Will Not Belong Solely to Machines or Humans

AI applications are no longer just another set of technological tools; they are reshaping us, i.e., work, education, cognition, and even the very meaning of human relevance. As organisations…

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3 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Servitization and the Evolution of Social Intelligence

The world we live in is governed by rapid technological advancements and ever-changing circular economic circumstances. The idea of servitization has evolved into an innovative approach that is…

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