Stephen Downes

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I personally think this is only the tip of the iceberg. Philippa Hardman shows how to use AI to create four types of simulation (paraphrased): structured roleplay, to practise difficult conversations in real time; decision simulator, to navigate complex trade-offs with compounding consequences; feedback simulator, to get perspective-specific critique on work products; and adaptive case study, to interview a character to diagnose the real problem. These are the low-hanging fruit of Management 101. Much more complex and interesting possibilities suggest themselves: flight simulations, machine operations, chemical reactions, and more.

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