Category: Essays

An infographic titled 'The Three Types of AI Resistance' visually presents three personas hindering AI adoption: 'The Dismissers' with a skeptical man and the quote 'AI is just hype'; 'The Catastrophizers' with a worried individual flanked by a warning symbol and the quote 'AI will replace me'; and 'The Magical Thinkers' showing a pointing hand and a GPT speech bubble with the quote 'AI will fix everything.' Each type is placed against a distinct gradient background transitioning from purple to pink to orange, with bold black and white icons and headings.
Essays

The Three Types of AI Resistance (And Why They’re Costing You Millions)

“Our developers think AI is just fancy autocomplete. Our executives think it’ll solve everything overnight. And everyone in between is convinced they’ll be replaced by a robot next week.” This was what a fellow CTO shared with me last month. Three months into their AI transformation, they had all the technology figured out, but their people were falling apart. After consulting with dozens of Swiss … Continue reading The Three Types of AI Resistance (And Why They’re Costing You Millions)

Nicolas Hoferer
Essays

AI Pilots Fail? It’s often the Workflow, not the Tech

AI is developing very fast, with new tools coming out all the time. Companies are excited to use them and are starting many pilot projects. But here’s something I see too often, AI pilots stop working, not because the AI itself is bad, but because nobody thought about how it fits into the actual workday. Testing AI on simple tasks is one thing, but using … Continue reading AI Pilots Fail? It’s often the Workflow, not the Tech

Nicolas Hoferer
A young adult at a forest crossroads, contemplating multiple paths. One path is clear, others overgrown. The scene symbolizes decision-making, individuality, and the excitement of forging a unique journey, with sunlight creating a hopeful atmosphere.
Essays

Choosing Your Own Path in Life

Sometimes, life feels really overwhelming.When it does, I often look at how other people handle their stress, and how they live their lives.But then I wonder, are their ways even right for me?I don’t want to follow the crowd.I want to live differently.I want an asymmetric life. So, maybe it’s okay to feel stressed and overwhelmed.Maybe it’s just part of trying to do something extraordinary. … Continue reading Choosing Your Own Path in Life

Nicolas Hoferer