AI, Hallucinations, and the Future of Work

Shane Hewitt and Ryan O’Donnell dive into the growing role of AI in everyday life—from productivity hacks at work to the playful use of smart tools at home. They unpack both the benefits and pitfalls of using digital assistants, including the way AI can sometimes “hallucinate” or misinterpret what users want. Along the way, they…

SHIFTHEADS: Are We NPCs In A Video Game

Shane Hewitt, Ryan O’Donnell, and Greg Fish tackle the troubling ways technology and AI are reshaping how we see each other at work and in society. Drawing on the idea of people being treated like “NPCs” in a video game, they explore how narcissistic leaders and transactional workplaces risk dehumanizing employees. Greg reflects on the…

Shiftheads – Michel Juneau-Katsuya on China, America, and the Secret War of Economics and Espionage

Shane Hewitt speaks with Michel Juneau-Katsuya, former Asia-Pacific chief at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, about the evolving face of global conflict. Instead of battlefield clashes, today’s great powers are waging wars through economics, strategy, and corporate influence. The conversation unpacks how nations like China and Russia are reshaping alliances, leveraging time as a strategic…

ICYMI – Mark Carney’s First 100 Days Expectations vs. Reality and a blank political vision board

Shane Hewitt is joined by journalist Matt Gurney to unpack the early days of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership. They explore the government’s 100-day plan to fix CRA issues, shifting public sentiment, and the metaphor of a “Canadian vision board” that feels blank so far. With comparisons to Justin Trudeau’s legacy, they ask whether Carney…

NEW – The Dirty Truth About Airplanes

How clean is the airplane you’re sitting in? Shane Hewitt talks with microbiologist Dr. Keith Warriner about the surprising—and sometimes unsettling—truths behind air travel hygiene. From bathroom door handles carrying E. coli to bacteria lurking in seat pockets and tray tables, Dr. Warriner explains why germs thrive in confined spaces and why airline cleaning routines…