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How to Behave in the Workplace: Rethinking Gender and Cultures
Ethical boundaries in professional settings are more critical than ever in the age of AI and evolving workplaces. These boundaries define interactions across generations, genders, cultures and religions, fostering respect, integrity and inclusivity. However, they can be particularly challenging for women, especially those from deeply rooted cultural backgrounds. The Challenge of Ethical Boundaries in Gender… Read More
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AI Ethics and Digital Literacy: Compliance with the EU AI Act
Organisations must ensure AI literacy among staff and stakeholders, aligning with Article 4 of the EU AI Act. This regulation bans AI systems from misleading people with unclear, vague, and thus unethical techniques. It prevents AI Systems to take advantage of people vulnerability, manipulating their emotions at work or school, or adding more data to… Read More
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Humour in Everyday Life
Well-being and Humorous Intentions As a counsellor, lecturer and researcher, I understand that life’s experiences can often feel overwhelming. Stress impacts us differently, from the pressure of daily responsibilities to significant life changes. As the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus (b. 55–c. 135 CE) wisely stated: “People are less troubled by actual problems than their imagined… Read More
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Mindfulness and Qi Cong as Holistic Practices
Integrated Approaches to Well-Being: Harmonising Body, Mind and Soul Mindfulness treatment is effective for balancing life. It may successfully reduce stress, anxiety, and mood issues, and it has ancient non-Western traditions. Mindfulness is being present and nonjudgmental about your thoughts and feelings. This technique breaks negative thinking cycles like “I can’t manage this” and “I’m… Read More
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A Community Workshop on Explainable AI (XAI) in Brussels
What Are AI Ethics in Educational Programmes? In October (17-18), I attended a workshop on Explainable AI (XAI) for the European Digital Education Hub in Brussels with a diverse group of policymakers, researchers and practitioners. The workshop focused on the future of Explainable AI systems in classrooms. We directly addressed the implications of AI in… Read More
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Gratitude, Well-being and Writing Skills
A Reflection on Our Academic Year-End Workshop As we have finished another academic year at Arden University’s Center of Academic Persistence and Foundation Studies, I’m pleased to share insights from our recent series of writing workshops. Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of running three sessions for my colleagues, focusing on writing… Read More
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A Real Forum: AI and the Future of Work, MKAI, UK
On 24th April 2024 MKAI.org organised a significant event at the South Central Institute of Technology to discuss “AI and the Future of Work.” The meeting aimed to challenge and address unclear narratives about AI’s impact on employment. This forum, led by Richard Foster-Fletcher, Paul Levy, Jaisal Surana and Monika Manolova, PhD, brought together key… Read More
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Counselling and Community Action to End Ageism
Professor Andrew Scott discusses his book The Longevity Imperative on the podcast 4-Quarter Lives. He says, “Ageing is not an event; it’s a continuous process that requires societal reevaluation and adaptation.” He believes that society needs to change to allow people to live longer and better lives, and he supports having a mix of generations… Read More
