Writing, comedy and storytelling in a messed-up world | Maeve Higgins

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How people are using AI to grieve, love and connect | Jennifer Cearns

Many people fear AI is eroding our humanity, replacing real relationships with synthetic ones that leave us lonelier than ever. Digital anthropologist Jennifer Cearns believes the opposite may be true. After talking to hundreds of people who turn to AI for grief, love, friendship ...  Show more

How video games can power up your parenting | Hannah Boquet (re-release)

Parenting an eye-rolling teenager glued to a gaming system is not a simple feat, but what if you could turn screen time into an opportunity for connection? Hannah Boquet shares how she decided to play video games with her kids and discovered the power of esports to foster trust, ...  Show more

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