Monthly Archives: October 2025

How generative AI could change how we think and speak

How generative AI could change how we think and speak

There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on our economies, work and lifestyle. But could this technology also shape the way we think and speak? AI can be used to draft essays and solve problems in mere seconds that otherwise might take us minutes or hours. When we shift to an […] … learn more→

Why do kids want to talk about bums and poos all the time?

Why do kids want to talk about bums and poos all the time?

If you spend time around little kids, you may notice one topic seems to be more interesting and hilarious than any other. Children of all ages love to make comments and jokes about bums and poos (as the many popular books on the topic show). Why do kids love “toilet talk” so much? And is it a problem? What does […] … learn more→

Digital Slavery: The Hidden Face of AI

Digital Slavery: The Hidden Face of AI

Will artificial intelligence put an end to work ? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions at conferences, media gatherings, and political forums. The promise made by the leaders of Silicon Valley’s major tech companies is clear: future artificial superintelligences will take over all kinds of jobs, and humans will be able to dedicate themselves to creativity, leisure, and a […] … learn more→

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

American colleges and universities are increasingly firing or punishing professors and other employees for what they say, whether it’s on social media or in the classroom. After the Sept. 10, 2025, killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, several universities, including Iowa State University, Clemson University, Ball State University and others, fired or suspended employees for making negative online comments about Kirk. Some of […] … learn more→

Driving excellence in the West Midlands: From solihull business tavel to Lichfield luxury escapes

Driving excellence in the West Midlands: From solihull business tavel to Lichfield luxury escapes

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Beyond the game: How chauffeur services transform corporate hospitality at sporting events

Beyond the game: How chauffeur services transform corporate hospitality at sporting events

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Mastering music notation: A beginner's guide to reading

Mastering music notation: A beginner’s guide to reading

Are you ready to open the secret language that all musicians use? It’s true! Reading music is not as hard as it looks. The dots and lines on the page can be intimidating. It can feel like there’s some kind of special code you need to crack before you can get started. But here’s the […] … learn more→

Claims vs contributions

Claims vs contributions

If you’re deep in the throes of doctoral work, you’ve probably had that moment where someone asks you about your “contribution to knowledge” and you freeze up like a deer in headlights. You might have solid claims emerging from your research, but somehow articulating your actual contribution feels impossibly abstract. Claims and contributions are related […] … learn more→

Why shouldn't we ask AI to summarize a school textbook for us?

Why shouldn’t we ask AI to summarize a school textbook for us?

Although most of us don’t understand how it does it, the truth is that artificial intelligence’s ability to summarize a fairly long text (novel, essay, report, or academic paper ) is astonishing. When time is short, the demands are many and varied, and since it’s so easy to turn to, how could we not ask for a […] … learn more→