Generative Sedation: Why We Keep Nagging the Smartest Thing in the Room
Let me say this up front, because the many words that follow are going to sound like I'm mad at AI, and I'm not: I'm unequivocally pro-AI. I use it daily. It's remarkable. But using it well takes more responsibility than many are signing up for. It’s the kind of gap that doesn't announce itself. It's the outdoor picnic bench you built beautifully but didn't apply a finish, so it silvers and splits after one winter. It's the outlet you painted over instead of unscrewing the cover, now sealed shut until somebody needs it in a hurry…. The job got done. The shortcut is patient. It bites you in the end. And it’s all part of being human.
From Stories to Sense-Making: Ethical AI as a Learning Practice
Across education and organizational learning, AI is no longer a future topic — it is already shaping how we learn, teach, assess and make sense of knowledge. Yet many institutions experience a gap between policy discussions and lived reality. We talk about AI, but we rarely listen with those who are already navigating its everyday implications.
Learning in the Fast Lane: From Speeding to Smarter Training
What began as a long drive to visit my son, followed by an unexpected speeding ticket, turned into a surprising lesson in human behavior and learning design. In the end, what started as a frustrating moment on the road became a catalyst for rethinking the “how” of helping others learn.
