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A4: Academia, Athletes, Altruism and AI

A4: Academia, Athletes, Altruism and AI

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AI and the death of expertise?

What does this mean for how we work?

The Ethics of Performance Enhancement

Human vs. Machine

Two types of Professors

People Builders and Empire Builders

Athletes as data scientists of their own bodies

How AI, XR and analytics amplify human performance

The Economics of Empathy

Why resilience begins with how we treat people

Neural Networks and the Human Brain

Same inspiration. Different universe.

The Science of Focus

What really drives focus; motivation, discipline or biology?

When AI coaches the human body

I explore how AI is transforming human movement, coaching and performance

How do great Professors really think?

Lessons on curiosity and reinvention

Kindness as an Algorithm

What if we could design kindness into our systems - not as a sentiment, but as a signal?

What can Academia learn from elite Athletes?

If academics and universities trained like athletes or sports teams, what would happen?

The Four A’s: AI, Academia, Athletes and Altruism

Together, they represent a new kind of intelligence - one that’s not just artificial or academic, but deeply human.

Neurodiversity in Elite Sports: Unveiling a new perspective

The area of neurodiversity within elite sports is indeed fascinating.

The road to better health: Public transport usage outpaces driving

In today's fast-paced world, how we choose to commute can significantly impact our health.

Exploring the future of sports motion capture with human pose estimation

This week, we explore the promising potential of human pose estimation for sports motion capture.

The Road to Sporting Excellence in South Africa

In South Africa, sports are not just games; they are a vital component of national identity and pride.

Unveiling the potential of the Coaching Cricket Bat for junior players

Over the years, we have understood that the art of cricket batting is not merely a skill but a symphony of technique, timing, precision, etc.

The batting backlift technique in cricket: A brief overview

Considering the current Indian Premier League (IPL), this week we delve into the nuances of cricket batting techniques, where we explore a theory that challenges the traditional coaching dogmas and uncovers the secrets of legendary batters.

The Impact of AI on Sports Medicine and Injury Management

In an era where the intersection of technology and health is evolving at an unprecedented rate, the realm of sports medicine stands on the cusp of a revolution, due to the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

“Be Water”: Bruce Lee's Philosophy for Modern Movement and Sports Science

Bruce Lee's philosophical insights extend far beyond the confines of martial arts, offering a blueprint for adaptability and skill acquisition that resonates with contemporary sports science.