Leadership, technology, innovation
I almost didn't go. Then I spent two hours in Gloria Steinem's living room, talking about AI with twenty remarkable women. At 92, she's still convening the conversations that matter. Here's what the afternoon taught me, and the commitment it left me with. The post In Gloria s Living Room appeared first on Mother of Invention .
Last weekend I gave a talk at TEDxYale called Trust by Design — equal parts terrifying and exhilarating. The theme was Hidden Connections. Mine was the link between technology decisions and trust. The others? Architecture, theater, biology. All of it connected in ways I didn't expect. The post Hidden Connections appeared first on Mother of Invention .
When Anthropic walked away from a $200 million Pentagon contract over AI safety guardrails, it echoed a pattern we've seen before. The facial recognition bias case showed what happens when flawed technology is deployed at scale. I argue that the people who build the technology are in the best position to know when it's ready. The post Who Gets to Decide When AI Isn’t Ready? appeared first on…
Looking for the best books to read in 2025? Here’s my curated list of standout titles in leadership, innovation, personal growth, and must-read fiction. These books shaped my teaching, writing, and thinking this year — and I hope they inspire you too. The post Books That Shaped My Year (2025 Edition) appeared first on Mother of Invention .
In a real crisis, there’s no script — just time pressure, tough calls, and the need to act fast. Our real-time crisis simulations push students to think critically, collaborate under stress, and lead with clarity. The post Simulating a Crisis appeared first on Mother of Invention .
Trust isn’t a feature — it’s the foundation. In this post, I explore why trust is essential to innovation and share five key questions to assess whether a solution earns and sustains trust. The post A Matter of Trust appeared first on Mother of Invention .
Five years after the world shut down, I’m reflecting on what’s changed – in my family, my work, and the world around us. From resilience and reinvention to unsettling rollbacks in science, equity, and democracy, this moment calls for both hope and responsibility. The post Five Years, Three Kids, and a World of Change appeared first on Mother of Invention .
“Move fast and break things.” Mark Zuckerberg famously said this about Facebook’s early days. Since then, the phrase has become [ ] The post Beyond Disruption appeared first on Mother of Invention .
Innovation isn’t just about generating ideas — it’s about turning them into lasting impact. This post explores three key catalysts that drive real innovation: collaborative ecosystems, the right constraints, and responsible innovation. The post Catalysts of Innovation appeared first on Mother of Invention .
This AI-generated podcast explores my Yale course on disruptive technologies and responsible innovation. The post Deep Dive Podcast appeared first on Mother of Invention .