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Posts Tagged ‘AI’

Fifteen Feet: What a Plane Crash Taught Me About Being Human

By Michael Earls | September 3, 2026
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Three people survived a plane crash 15 feet from my home. Three years later, it remains a powerful reminder of human judgment, training and instinct in the age of AI.

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Where Is the Human When the AI Agent Goes Rogue?

By Michael Earls | August 27, 2026
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Who is accountable when an AI agent goes rogue. It raises an issue that will become increasingly important as organizations move from AI that answers questions to AI that can actually take action.

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The Biggest Risk of AI May Be That Humans Stop Thinking for Themselves

By Michael Earls | August 22, 2026
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As AI becomes more persuasive, human judgment matters more. Michael Earls explores why we must question AI, trust our intuition, and think for ourselves.

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Where Is Your Beach? Finding Your North Star Before the Noise Takes Over

By Michael Earls | August 14, 2026
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Finding your North Star starts with creating space to be human. Discover why leaders need their own “beach” to slow down, reconnect, and find direction.

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FinOps Is Not a Finance Problem. It’s an Architecture Problem.

By Michael Earls | August 3, 2026
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FinOps isn’t simply about reducing cloud costs. It’s an architectural discipline that connects storage, AI, governance, and cloud strategy into one intentional foundation.

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Attention Is the Real Currency: Learning Intentionally in a Distracted World

By Michael Earls | July 28, 2026
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Do we learn differently from audiobooks than physical books? Explore how attention, intentional learning, and focus matter more than the format in today’s digital world.

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The 23 Minutes That Decide Your Direction

By Michael Earls | July 24, 2026
The 23 Minutes That Decide Your Direction

In the age of AI, protecting your attention may be more valuable than increasing your productivity. Learn why 23 uninterrupted minutes can change your direction.

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When AI Agents Cross the Line

By Michael Earls | July 23, 2026
Powerful AI isn’t the problem. Untrusted AI is.

OpenAI’s latest AI security incident highlights why AI agent identity, guardrails, governance, and human oversight are essential for enterprise AI.

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The Hidden Cost of Building Your Name

By Michael Earls | July 19, 2026
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Building your name online also makes it a target. A personal look at AI, scams, identity, and why trust matters more than ever.

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Speed Without Direction Is Just Noise

By Michael Earls | July 8, 2026
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Speed without direction is just noise. Michael Earls on staying human in the age of AI: leadership, clarity, and what machines can never replace.

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