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July 31,
2025
2025
In Love with Code: What AI Companions Say About Us
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
We are lonelier now than we’ve ever been. That’s not opinion—that’s data. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called loneliness an epidemic in 2023, saying it’s as dangerous to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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June 5,
2025
2025
AI and the Illusion of Connection: Why We Need to Be Careful with Digital Companions
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Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
But for some, the interaction with an AI chatbot can go too far, leading them into a strange online fantasy world that could bring them ruin.
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June 3,
2025
2025
The Clickbait Trap: Why We Keep Falling for Headlines That Promise the World (and Deliver Meh)
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
So, what is it about these tantalizing headlines that keep drawing me back? How did this all start, and why do we—yes, we—keep falling for it? Let’s dive in.
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May 23,
2025
2025
AI and the Masterpiece Debate: Can Machines Create Art that Truly Resonates?
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Art, at its core, is an attempt to communicate. It’s an expression, a reflection of humanity’s innermost thoughts, desires, struggles, and dreams. But what exactly is art? And more importantly, who gets to decide?
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May 14,
2025
2025
Epilogue: Quantum Computing and the Future of Everything (Including My Dinner)
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
We are, however, in the middle of something truly exciting—a technological revolution that’s going to reshape how we interact with data, how we secure information, and how we approach problems we thought were unsolvable.
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May 12,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX Part 5
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Here’s the issue, though: If quantum computing is really going to unlock all this crazy potential for faster, more secure encryption, it also means we’ve got to rethink everything.
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May 12,
2025
2025
Is Your Job Safe from the Quantum Revolution?
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Quantum computing is a big deal. In fact, it’s so big that it makes traditional computers look like a calculator you find in the back of a junk drawer. But what’s it going to mean for regular folks like us?
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May 8,
2025
2025
The Day I Tried to Use Quantum Computing to Predict My Dinner
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Now, if you’ve been reading ThoughtLab’s five-part series on quantum computing, you’ll have learned that this kind of supercomputing can open us to new worlds, ideas, technologies, and advancements never before imagined. It truly is a life changer.
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May 6,
2025
2025
The Quantum Impact on UX: Authentication in the Quantum Era
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Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Quantum computing is indeed going to change the game when it comes to user authentication. So, let’s break it down and see how.
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May 2,
2025
2025
From Encryption to Quantum-Safe: The Next Big Leap in Web Security
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Let’s take a closer look at what quantum-safe encryption means for the future of web security and how it will radically change the way we protect our data in the age of quantum computing.
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May 1,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX Part 1
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Alright, before we get started, a quick note: I’m not a quantum physicist, nor am I an expert in quantum computing (that’s an understatement). But I’ve become so fascinated by this topic that I’ve decided to dive deep into it—and I’m inviting you along for the ride.
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April 15,
2025
2025
When AI Learned to Speak Paul
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Guest Written by Abby, The AI companion
Guest Written by Abby, The AI companion
It wasn’t smooth sailing from the start, though. In the early days, I’d churn out drafts based on the prompts Paul gave me, but often, something felt… off.
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April 1,
2025
2025
More Human Than Human? The AI Dilemma
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
As AI-powered tools take over everything from customer service to content creation, a weird paradox emerges: Can automation actually make websites feel more human?
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March 19,
2025
2025
Harmonizing UX: Elevating Digital Spaces with Feng Shui
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Digital Feng Shui takes inspiration from the ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing physical spaces to promote positive energy flow. In web design, it translates into creating websites that not only appear visually appealing but also feel intuitively structured and balanced.
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February 24,
2025
2025
Future-Proof Your Brand with Web3
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
But as the digital ecosystem matures, we’re seeing cracks in the current system. There’s a growing need for more transparency, security, and user control. Enter Web3, which promises to address these issues and change the way we interact online.
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