Smart, Measurable, and Missing the Point
Why bridging STEM and the liberal arts requires rethinking our assumptions about knowledge, education, and what it means to be human in the age of AI.
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Philosophy for Business Leaders
Expertise has almost become synonymous with certainty. This book suggests a philosophical mindset may offer a possible remedy.
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Mahmoud Rasmi
I work with leaders and organizations when decisions involve competing values, uncertain outcomes, or ethical dilemmas. With a PhD in philosophy, I bring philosophical thinking into practical contexts where technical expertise alone is often insufficient.
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Why bridging STEM and the liberal arts requires rethinking our assumptions about knowledge, education, and what it means to be human in the age of AI.
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The third philosophy retreat took place in Vienna. Notes on the city of ideas, AI, consciousness, and what it means to act responsibly.
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