Sometimes a book comes along that makes you pause and reflect. Not just on its story, but on yourself. Reading The Martian did exactly that for me. What started as a sci-fi survival story turned into a mirror, showing me how much we rely not only on knowledge and skill, but on humor, empathy, and connection when things get tough.

What happens when social media platforms change their rules overnight, cutting your reach and disrupting your communication? If your brand relies solely on these platforms, you’re at their mercy. The solution? Invest in your own media. It’s the only channel you truly control—but building a strong, independent media presence requires strategy and ongoing effort.

The term artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since 1956, when a group of scientists gathered at a summer project camp known as the Dartmouth Conference. They came up with the term to describe a new study field. The term was rooted in these scientists’ vision to create machines that could replicate human intelligence.  

Medical equipment is supposed to help us—not feel like a trap. Yet during my recent mammogram, I found myself twisted into an awkward position, my neck straining painfully, wondering: Was this machine ever designed with real patients in mind?