No. 01
BusinessJune 28, 2026
The cognitive tax: why AI power users are burning out
AI was meant to lighten the mental load. For its heaviest users it's added a hidden one — supervising the machines. Here's how to set sane boundaries.
Topic
Workplace
6 essays
No. 02
BusinessMay 14, 2026
The cognitive surrender problem: why AI tools are making us worse at thinking
Research shows heavy AI users are losing the thinking habits that made them valuable. The competitive edge goes to those who use it without surrender.
No. 03
BusinessMay 5, 2026
AI snitch: when the Met's Palantir tool hunts the Met
The Met's Palantir AI flagged hundreds of officers in a week. Workplace AI surveillance has crossed into the UK public sector — what it means for you.
No. 04
Personal DevelopmentMay 1, 2026
When your employer mandates AI: a practical survival guide
Your employer mandated AI but didn't say how. Strategic adoption beats compliance — here's what to ask, where to start, and what to keep for yourself.
No. 05
TechnologyMarch 10, 2026
Frequent use of AI in the workplace continued to rise in Q4
Frequent AI use rose again in Q4, but the real story is where it becomes habitual. That is where management, review and workflow design matter.
No. 06
BusinessJanuary 18, 2012
People. Work. Alphabet soup.
Why “people work” isn’t just HR jargon: how meaningful work, structure, and development drive engagement, performance, and real business results