Tech-Neill-ogy #128 - 8 March 2026

As generative AI and content platforms make it effortless to sound authoritative, organizations are being overwhelmed by polished insight that rarely translates into real change. The growing gap between those who talk about the future of work and those who actually build it has turned expertise into performance, leaving leaders stuck. What creates progress instead is a different discipline: hands‑on experimentation by operators willing to test ideas in messily real conditions, learn from failure, and share unvarnished results.

In early to mid February, the University of Michigan’s LSA Honors College began requiring students to write their admissions essay using AI and then critique it. It’s sparked some debate on authenticity as the college essay is inherently personal.

Thomas Greifenberger graduated from the University of Delaware last spring. Although he double-majored in finance and marketing and minored in economics, it took him just three years to earn his bachelor’s degree. He had hoped that his solid grades and demonstrated drive would help him land a position in the financial services industry. But when Mr. Greifenberger began his job search, it quickly became apparent to him that he was sending résumés into a void. He got a few nibbles — several companies invited him to do asynchronous video interviews.

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