Losing Our Humanity In the movie Transcendence, Johnny Depp plays one of the foremost scientists in the area of artificial intelligence working toward the Singularity, or what he calls transcendence?—?the point in time when machines develop a true super intelligence. The plot centers around the debate over artificial intelligence and what happens when a machine learns to “think” […]
Communication
How to Know When to Say What to Whom!
Information dump How do you know when to say what to whom? Though this may sound like the title of a Dr. Seuss book, it reflects a common communication problem that a lot of people struggle with. Let me tell you a story. In college, a buddy of mine really liked a girl that we […]
How To Say What You Really Think
How to say what you really think Have you ever wanted to say what you really think to someone but were afraid they would get mad at your or reject you? If so, you are like most people who have difficulty being assertive or saying what you really think to others. Now saying what you […]
How Positive Thinking Makes You Happier
Positive Thinking When considering the overall wellness of our lives, one of the things that I believe can really make a positive difference is a consideration of how positive thinking makes you happier. One of the biggest factors that helps us to have a happier and more fulfilled life is our thought processes which are particularly developed by […]
6 Ways To Make People Like You
(well, you can’t really make people like you, but you can improve your chances with these 6 ways to make people like you) 1. Become genuinely interested in other people People are pretty good at figuring out if someone is genuinely interested in what they are saying or if they are feigning interest for some […]
Change Your Thinking With This One Thing
Communication Can Change Your Thinking Did you realize that your communication can change your thinking? One of the biggest factors for how we think is our communication; specifically, our communication with ourselves. If you haven’t noticed yet, take a little survey of how often you communicate with yourself throughout your day. If you’re like most people, […]