Jacob's Staff

Artificial Intelligence

Is Generative AI a Pandora's Box?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on August 2, 2023

Fearmongering about what we don’t understand is eagerly promoted through all media channels. How can our energy be focused instead on beneficial outcomes?

Fearmongering about what we don’t understand is eagerly promoted through all media channels. How can our energy be focused instead on beneficial outcomes?

Sport and Competition

Reflections on the Three-Quarter Century Milestone

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on March 7, 2023

A Personal Perspective: On your 75th birthday, how do thoughts of the future differ from the past? How do you balance growth with the inevitability of decay?

A Personal Perspective: On your 75th birthday, how do thoughts of the future differ from the past? How do you balance growth with the inevitability of decay?

Environment

Human Nature Is a Challenge for Everything Blockchain

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on October 28, 2022

How can a social organization (DAO) be governed by software (blockchain) running without human management?

How can a social organization (DAO) be governed by software (blockchain) running without human management?

Creativity

The Rise of the Digital Native

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on April 11, 2022

The technical jargon of blockchain is confusing and may be obscuring the real change in our social and business interactions. How is the next generation driving this change?

The technical jargon of blockchain is confusing and may be obscuring the real change in our social and business interactions. How is the next generation driving this change?

Marriage

When Good Intentions Aren't Enough

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on February 8, 2022

A Personal Perspective: What happens when we make commitments and don't follow through? How do we continue to fulfill our promises to ourselves and others?

A Personal Perspective: What happens when we make commitments and don't follow through? How do we continue to fulfill our promises to ourselves and others?

How aware are you of being treated as a source of data that drives the Attention Economy? Where does your curiosity lead you? What can you do about regaining control of your life?

Openness

Paradox of Being Creator and Creation 

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on September 3, 2020

How do entrepreneurs balance the challenges of being Creator and Creation at the same time? What internal conflicts must be resolved for them to be successful?

How do entrepreneurs balance the challenges of being Creator and Creation at the same time? What internal conflicts must be resolved for them to be successful?

Creativity

What Can You Do to Make Every Moment Feel Sacred?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on May 19, 2020

The lack of challenge in familiar routines leads us to miss much of what is really happening. How can we access the creativity and positive energy we need to inspire others?

The lack of challenge in familiar routines leads us to miss much of what is really happening. How can we access the creativity and positive energy we need to inspire others?

While our immediate reaction to a crisis is a focus on survival, what lessons can we learn that give hope now for the future of our global society?

Creativity

How Political Is the Process of Innovation?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on March 7, 2020

What critical mistakes are often committed by inexperienced entrepreneurs? The “Field of Dreams” and other illusory stories.

What critical mistakes are often committed by inexperienced entrepreneurs? The “Field of Dreams” and other illusory stories.

Spirituality

Back to Basics in the Coming Decade?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on January 20, 2020

How can we reverse the current sense of despair about the state of the world? What can we learn from entrepreneurs about how to pivot, to turn failure into a path toward growth?

How can we reverse the current sense of despair about the state of the world? What can we learn from entrepreneurs about how to pivot, to turn failure into a path toward growth?

Creativity

How “Playing the Game” Can Limit Your Creativity

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on December 19, 2019

Who dictates the rules we choose to follow? Without resorting to unethical or illegal activities, how can we find space for creative expression of our unique energy and talents?

Who dictates the rules we choose to follow? Without resorting to unethical or illegal activities, how can we find space for creative expression of our unique energy and talents?

Leadership

Hot Spark Leadership

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on November 16, 2019

Leadership styles must adapt to changing conditions and objectives. What is needed to guide and support high-performing teams of knowledge workers in the 21st century?

Leadership styles must adapt to changing conditions and objectives. What is needed to guide and support high-performing teams of knowledge workers in the 21st century?

Decision-Making

Where's the Friction?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on October 10, 2019

How can we find extra energy and clarity when trying to make decisions? What mindset distracts us from being as effective as we could be?

How can we find extra energy and clarity when trying to make decisions? What mindset distracts us from being as effective as we could be?

Education

What Is a Positive-Sum Economy?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on September 7, 2019

Why do we love games where there are winners and losers? Wouldn’t we be better off if we could adapt to a collaborative, supportive model of behavior?

Why do we love games where there are winners and losers? Wouldn’t we be better off if we could adapt to a collaborative, supportive model of behavior?

Creativity

Who Cares About Quantum Computing?

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on July 23, 2019

Quantum computing is at the leading-edge of innovation. Why is it hard to understand and build on? The challenge of introducing change has inherent paradoxes for innovators.

Quantum computing is at the leading-edge of innovation. Why is it hard to understand and build on? The challenge of introducing change has inherent paradoxes for innovators.

Education

Frictionless Learning

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on July 11, 2019

How would you like to find that learning is fun and easy? What mindset would you need to adopt? All it takes is a clear belief in knowing what is essential.

How would you like to find that learning is fun and easy? What mindset would you need to adopt? All it takes is a clear belief in knowing what is essential.

Humor

Two Words That Can Change the World

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on June 3, 2019

The power of humor, spontaneously generated in a group context, can be surprising. What better way to feel good and share positive-feedback loops that build on respect?

The power of humor, spontaneously generated in a group context, can be surprising. What better way to feel good and share positive-feedback loops that build on respect?

Consumer Behavior

Features, Benefits, and Impact

Po Chi Wu Ph.D. on April 25, 2019

What do most people misunderstand about value and how it is created? What is the impact of technology-driven change? Why should we care?

What do most people misunderstand about value and how it is created? What is the impact of technology-driven change? Why should we care?

Five key lessons from jazz and improvisational comedy that help entrepreneurs and all of us get through life—with a smile to share, at least.