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Seven Pillars of Learnertia - Pillar 5: The Resilience Framework
Strength Isn’t Stillness — It’s Steadiness in Motion Disruption is no longer a storm that passes; it’s the climate we live in. The world doesn’t wait for us to catch our breath, and certainty in the environment has become a rare and endangered concept.  Yet, amid this turbulence, some individuals and organizations remain steadfast. Not because they resist change, but because they bend without breaking.  That capacity to stay stable while evolving is resilience.  In the archi
Michael McClanahan
13 hours ago5 min read
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The Seven Pillars of Learnertia - Pillar 4: The Skill Compounding Engine
How Each New Skill Multiplies the Power of Every Other One. The modern world doesn’t reward what we know; it rewards what we can combine. In the past, career success was often viewed as a linear progression. Education led to expertise, and expertise led to stability. Today, stability is an illusion. The shelf life of a skill has shrunk from decades to years, and sometimes to mere months.  To thrive in this accelerated environment, learning cannot be additive; it must be tran
Michael McClanahan
1 day ago5 min read
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The Seven Pillars of Learnertia - Pillar 3: The Adaptive Thinking Model
How Learning Agility Transforms Uncertainty into Opportunity We live in a world that changes faster than we can predict. Yet, one thing remains sure: Change itself. Â Technology evolves overnight, markets shift within weeks, and entire industries can be redefined in months. In such an environment, knowledge has an expiration date. What matters today may not matter tomorrow. This is where the Adaptive Thinking Model , the third pillar of Learnertia , takes center stage. If Mome
Michael McClanahan
3 days ago5 min read
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The Seven Pillars of Learnertia – Pillar 1: The Momentum of Learning
Why motion ...not just motivation ...defines the future of learning Learning That Refuses to Stand Still We live in an era where knowledge is abundant, yet mastery feels elusive. We attend webinars, complete courses, listen to podcasts, and absorb countless ideas. Yet, too often, those ideas dissolve into the noise of our next notification. The problem is not curiosity. It’s continuity. Learning today fails not because we lack access, but because we lack momentum . Momentum i
Michael McClanahan
5 days ago6 min read
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How Human Agency, Empathy, and Emotional Resonance Keep Us in Command Over AI
Arguing with a robot is like debating gravity; it doesn’t care, and it won’t change. Artificial intelligence is not built to be believed . The reality is that it is built to calculate. It doesn’t hold opinions, only probabilities. It doesn’t feel challenged, insulted, or inspired. When we try to argue with a machine, we are not changing its mind ...We are exposing our own humanity. The purpose of AI is not to win arguments, but to expand human awareness. We should not strive
Michael McClanahan
5 days ago5 min read
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Why Robots Don’t Get Mad at Other Robots
The Calm Circuitry of Machines Robots do not get mad at other robots. That single observation captures an essential truth about artificial intelligence: it does not feel. Â It does not envy, resent, or experience the frustration that fuels human progress or dissent. When an algorithm miscalculates or a robot malfunctions, there is no emotional fallout: No grudge, no ego, no internal dialogue about blame or fairness. There is simply a return to function, a recalibration, a cold
Michael McClanahan
6 days ago5 min read
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Anthropomorphism and AI: The Risks of Giving Machines a Human Face
Do I even know who is real? In a world where machines respond with trained empathy, speak with fluency, and adapt to our preferences, it becomes incredibly easy to forget that artificial intelligence is not human. This deception is not malicious but psychological. Humans have always had a tendency to attribute human-like qualities, such as thoughts, emotions, and intentions, to things that are not human. This phenomenon is known as anthropomorphism . While assigning personali
Michael McClanahan
Oct 215 min read
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Time, Energy, and Focus: The Three Finite Resources that Fuel Learnertia
The Power of Managing the Unseen We all get the same 24 hours each day. Yet, some people achieve extraordinary results while others struggle to gain traction. The difference isn’t just talent, luck, or even intelligence; it is how effectively we manage our time, energy, and focus . These three invisible currencies determine our growth, performance, and sense of fulfillment. They fuel everything we do, from professional success to personal well-being. When mismanaged, they lea
Michael McClanahan
Oct 66 min read
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Cognitive Flexibility and Learnertia: The Key to Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Unless you have been living off the grid or adhering to Luddite philosophies, the world is in the midst of one of the most profound...
Michael McClanahan
Oct 16 min read
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Why AI Impacts Certain Jobs More Than Others and How Learnertia Can Help
A recent article from the World Economic Forum states that at least ninety-two million jobs will be displaced through AI by 2030. The...
Michael McClanahan
Sep 305 min read
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Why Shaping an Adaptive Organizational AI Strategy Matters
Embrace Change, Define the Future! The rapid growth of AI in business not only indicates its significance but also presents a promising...
Michael McClanahan
Aug 248 min read
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Differentiating Your Company in a Disruptive Marketplace
Sticking out in the crowd is easier than you think! "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but...
Michael McClanahan
Aug 193 min read
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