Episodios

  • Rise of the Conversational Operating System

    Rise of the Conversational Operating System
    Jun 8 2025
    Greg Twemlow discusses the evolution of computing interfaces, moving from early, simple terminals to a future dominated by conversational operating systems powered by AI. The author argues this shift signals the "death of apps" as we know them, replaced by an AI layer that understands user intentions expressed through natural language. The true value in this new paradigm, according to the author, lies in the human ability to act as a "Problem Definition Architect©," clearly and ethically framing challenges for the AI to solve. This transformation leads to a concept called "Interface Nirvana," where the friction of navigating multiple applications is removed, leading to increased human autonomy and a redefined model of productivity. Read the article.
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    13 m
  • The Fork is a Choice that Shapes Your Future With AI

    The Fork is a Choice that Shapes Your Future With AI
    Jun 7 2025
    This piece by Greg Twemlow explores the crucial choice users face when engaging with AI, framing it as a "fork" in the road between two distinct paths. One path, the Automation Path, focuses on productivity and efficiency but can lead to reduced cognitive effort and a loss of discernment. The other, the Sovereignty Path, is more demanding but fosters authored identity, ethical clarity, and deeper thinking by engaging with AI as a partner rather than just a tool. The article argues that conventional enterprise AI training primarily focuses on the Automation Path and misses the opportunity for transformation and building human agency. Twemlow introduces his Five Elements of Pedagogical Sovereignty as a framework for navigating the Sovereignty Path, which involves asynchronously developing aspects like Context Awakening through a Custom Context CV, establishing Ethical Grounding, activating Remix for creative perspective, creating a Mentorship Loop with AI, and achieving Asynchronous Sovereignty through continuous self-authoring. Ultimately, the author advocates for a narrative-based approach to AI fluency that prioritises becoming an author of oneself in the age of intelligent systems. Read the article.
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    21 m
  • When Contemporary Society Stops Thinking

    When Contemporary Society Stops Thinking
    Jun 6 2025
    Greg Twemlow's article argues that contemporary society's decline in deep reading is negatively impacting critical thinking and democratic discourse. Drawing on the work of Eric Levitz, Walter Ong, and Maryanne Wolf, the author suggests that digital media encourages shallow consumption and moves society towards a "second oral age" where immediate responses and tribal thinking are prioritised over reasoned argument and abstract thought. The author also proposes that restoring a relationship with reading and authorship, through initiatives like workshops, is crucial for rebuilding individual agency and fostering deeper engagement with ideas and the world. Read the article.
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    14 m
  • The Silent Famine - Why We’re Failing Our Young Readers

    The Silent Famine - Why We’re Failing Our Young Readers
    Jun 4 2025
    This article by Greg Twemlow argues that young people are experiencing a decline in reading engagement and ability, which is more than just a test score issue; it represents a "silent famine" of the mind. The piece contends that digital devices are reprogramming attention and leading to a preference for consumption over deep engagement, causing a loss of belief in reading's value. Twemlow highlights that this literacy crisis is a human rights failure because it hinders independent thought and agency, leaving youth vulnerable to external agendas. He proposes initiatives like the "Stories That Connect" workshop as a way to restore reading as a source of identity, power, and belonging by encouraging students to author and share their own narratives. Ultimately, the author warns that failing to address this decline risks an intergenerational fracture where critical thinking and agency disappear. Read the article.
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    14 m
  • Skills Symmetries Part 3 - Patterns That Remember Us

    Skills Symmetries Part 3 - Patterns That Remember Us
    Jun 4 2025
    This piece, the third part in a trilogy by Greg Twemlow, examines the concept of Skills Symmetries, which are not simply workplace abilities but rather deep-seated, conserved behavioural patterns mirroring universal structures. The author uses the oloid shape as a metaphor to illustrate how skills evolve through recursive interaction rather than linear progression, highlighting the idea that complexity can be harmonious. He argues that AI serves as a mirror, allowing us to better perceive these intrinsic human capacities and their non-linear, harmonic nature, which is rooted in biological evolution. The essay raises questions about whether skills are innate or activated by context and how human aptitudes align with societal systems, ultimately suggesting that understanding these "symmetries" is crucial for navigating an age reshaped by AI. Read the article.
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    15 m
  • Connecting a Century-Old Physics Breakthrough to Learning Harmony

    Connecting a Century-Old Physics Breakthrough to Learning Harmony
    Jun 3 2025
    Greg Twemlow introduces Skills Symmetries©, a concept inspired by physics that views high-performance behaviours as underlying, conserved patterns. He proposes this framework to capture and transfer expertise, using the geometric Oloid as a metaphor for how system parts interact. Twemlow argues that society has wrongly prioritised efficiency over meaningful learning and intelligence. He suggests that disciplines like mathematics, art, and philosophy are not separate but facets of a shared, underlying rhythm or architecture, a "Lost Mirror" obscured by siloed thinking. He believes recovering this integrated understanding is key to true learning, which he describes as an act of composition and finding one's place in a shared human rhythm. Read the article.
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    14 m
  • Your AI Agent is a Mirror; and How You Author a New Reality

    Your AI Agent is a Mirror; and How You Author a New Reality
    May 31 2025
    Greg Twemlow's article explores the profound impact of Agentic AI on the professional world, suggesting it is incinerating traditional career paths and requiring individuals to author their own relevance. It highlights the story of Layla, who lost her job to an AI agent, as a prototype for a broader societal shift into a "collapse zone." The piece argues that wisdom and discernment, rather than accumulated knowledge or credentials, are the new valuable currencies, empowering individuals to navigate this transformation. Twemlow introduces concepts like the Personal Ethics Schema (PES) and Personal Ethics Protocol (PEP) as frameworks for establishing individual sovereignty and ethical interaction with AI, and the idea of Alignment Guilds as communal structures for collective discernment in this evolving landscape. Read the article.
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    15 m
  • Your AI Agent is Already Your Mirror

    Your AI Agent is Already Your Mirror
    May 30 2025
    This text, authored by Greg Twemlow, argues that the traditional markers of career success, such as academic credentials and accumulated knowledge, are rapidly becoming obsolete due to the rise of Agentic AI. The author uses a hypothetical example, Layla, to illustrate how a position requiring years of preparation can be replaced by an AI agent in a matter of hours, highlighting the shift from knowledge as a moat to a focus on wisdom and discernment. Twemlow posits that individuals must become authors of their own reality and align their actions and values with their personal AI agents, viewing them as allies rather than simply tools, to maintain relevance and navigate the challenges of this new Agentic Age. He suggests that building a communal foundation based on transparent alignment and shared discernment, rather than individual achievement, is crucial for future success, envisioning a world where Discernment Architects thrive through authored identity and collaborative support. Read the article.
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    17 m
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