Applying Creativity to Avert an Artificial Intelligence DystopiaIn a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, it’s becoming increasingly clear that unless we take active steps to…Sep 2, 2023Sep 2, 2023
Join Me On My Mission to Harness Digital Technology to Tackle Climate ChangeThe world is facing two existential threats right now: artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change. It is my mission to apply AI to…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Addressing Safety and Ethical Issues with AI is Complex, But Necessary.So suddenly there is a lot of interest in the ethics and potential dangers of AI. Once again, I find that ideas I explored in my PhD…Apr 2, 2023Apr 2, 2023
From Yes And to Wizard of OZ: How I Applied my Creative Background to Unlock Innovation in User…Earlier this year, on a user research contract with a UK transport company, I had the pleasure of working with the innovative and creative…Oct 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022
Published inideasmithsThe Speed and Scale of Digital Change: Why it matters and what to do about itIt should be clear to most readers that we are currently living in a time of rapid technological change. The following business theories…Oct 5, 20221Oct 5, 20221
Published inideasmithsThe UK Has A Productivity Problem. The Solution Is Here, It’s Called The 4th Industrial RevolutionThe UK has had a productivity issue for many years, but it experienced a dramatic downturn since the 2008 financial crash. The issue is…Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
We Should Apply Design Thinking to Avoid Rail StrikesI’ve been thinking about the rail dispute / strikes scheduled for next week across the UK. Here are a few of my thoughts.Jun 19, 2022Jun 19, 2022
Published inideasmithsAddressing Complex Adaptive Problems with Design and Systems Thinking — Part 3Following on from two earlier posts I outline below the third post in a series of three on the interplay between systems thinking, design…May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Published inideasmithsAddressing Complex Adaptive Problems with Design and Systems Thinking (Part 2)Where Systems Thinking and Design Thinking AlignApr 18, 20221Apr 18, 20221