by John Macdonald | Jun 10, 2023 | AI, The250
It’s easy to become a mimetic robot. We have an inherent tendency to imitate, fit in, and adhere to the norms of our tribe. It’s a survival instinct, after all. But we exist in an era that has evolved beyond mere survival – most of us... by John Macdonald | Jun 9, 2023 | The250
The passionate craftsman cares about context. The passionate cabinet maker cares about how the cabinet looks when it leaves his shop. But he also cares a great deal about how it looks after installation. Is it level?Is it placed at the proper height?Was it cleaned... by John Macdonald | Jun 8, 2023 | The250
At 22, I dove headfirst into corporate life at a large defense contractor making satellites. Guided by Jim, a veteran colleague, I worked on a team that tackled satellite nuclear survivability — a highly specialized and novel expertise in the industry. ... by John Macdonald | Jun 7, 2023 | AI, The250
The Human Resources department should be fired. Not the people in the department. Let’s keep the people, but let’s fire the department. Let’s fire the HR department and hire a Human Being department. Because our people are not resources.... by John Macdonald | Jun 6, 2023 | AI, The250
Embrace the grey. The nuances, the grey areas, the uncertainties – that’s where the magic happens. That’s where you, as a human, shine the brightest. While machines excel in efficiency, precision, and endurance, they lack the ability to navigate ambiguity.... by John Macdonald | Jun 5, 2023 | The250
There are no wrong questions. Or sometimes we say there are no dumb questions. You know this isn’t true. That’s just something we say, albeit with good intentions. Ever been frustrated getting answers from your toddler? What about your spouse? How about...