About
I've been navigating the intricate labyrinth of technology and how it has shaped our world for over 25 years. From the ethereal digital realm to physical connectivity, I've seen, shaped, and questioned it all.
⭐ What I Can Do for You
• Ever wondered how to integrate an emerging technological capability such as Generative AI into your operation without turning your business into a sci-fi dystopia? I'm your guide.
• Confused by the ever-changing technological landscape? I'll help you make sense of it, find hidden opportunities, and manage risks.
• Need to convey complex developments or tech concepts to your Board, leadership, team, stakeholders, or grandma? I can translate.
• Not sure how prepared for the future your organization is? I guide organizations to safely and fairly transition to an increasingly automated future and help integrate strategic foresight to deal with the rapid pace of change.
ᰔᩚ The Tech Humanist
I'm not an unbridled techno-optimist or -solutionist. I see technology as a multipurpose tool - a capability multiplier - with inevitable unintended consequences, to be implemented mindfully and judiciously. I'm deeply fascinated by how technology shapes our world — the sights, the sounds, the social tapestry, and even our emotions. How do we engage with technology, interact with it and what does that say about us? How does it shape us? I love to explore these questions.
🌍 What Drives Me
I'm thrilled by ideas that not only look good on paper but have a tangible, net positive impact on our world. I thrive on envisioning better, more resilient futures, and guiding others on that journey.
🔮 Interdisciplinary Foresight Professional
I blend the depth and breadth of my experience to craft strategies and insights that help organizations navigate through today's chaotic reality.
🤝 Let's Connect
I love engineering serendipity and am a strong advocate for cross-disciplinary innovation. Even if we've never met, I'm open to connecting and exploring new perspectives and a meeting of minds over some Melbourne coffee. I'm also available for speaking gigs, consulting, and workshops.
🔥 Current Interests
Automation; Skill Degradation; AI and Digital Ethics; Aviation; Resilient Systems Architecture; Strategic Foresight
Articles by Sami
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Oh look, there’s a shiny new thing – let’s choose sides and fight!
Oh look, there’s a shiny new thing – let’s choose sides and fight!
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Face-to-Face Business in the Era of AI Avatars
Face-to-Face Business in the Era of AI Avatars
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Great to have contributed to the latest issue of Compass magazine alongside such esteemed colleagues. I just had a long-form book review here, but…
Great to have contributed to the latest issue of Compass magazine alongside such esteemed colleagues. I just had a long-form book review here, but…
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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭. In the lastest issue of…
𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭. In the lastest issue of…
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What do professional futurists and foresight strategists do best? They take on the big questions about the future and their profession. Big…
What do professional futurists and foresight strategists do best? They take on the big questions about the future and their profession. Big…
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Think you can spot AI-written stuff, when it's done well? You can't. Think _you_ can detect AI? No. That's just illusory superiority talking.
Think you can spot AI-written stuff, when it's done well? You can't. Think _you_ can detect AI? No. That's just illusory superiority talking.
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It’s no secret that I'm a bit of a fan of Sidney Dekker’s work. “Drift into Failure: From Hunting Broken Components to Understanding Complex Systems”…
It’s no secret that I'm a bit of a fan of Sidney Dekker’s work. “Drift into Failure: From Hunting Broken Components to Understanding Complex Systems”…
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We have Air-Taxi operations and Electric Pilot Training underway, HUGE industrial collaboration projects, infrastructure deployment projects…
We have Air-Taxi operations and Electric Pilot Training underway, HUGE industrial collaboration projects, infrastructure deployment projects…
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