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Did Alice Shin just discover the next superfood? Possibly. She traveled to a little island near Bali, Indonesia, and discovered a creme brulee infused with pandan that absolutely blew her away. She believes this could be the next big thing—think ube, matcha, or acai! She wrote an entire article about it and even recorded an audio just for you all, staying up late to get it just right. Check it out! Learn about pandan, why she’s so excited, and maybe even try to track it down near you! https://lnkd.in/e56vJ_Wp #Pandan #FoodTrends2024 #IslandDesserts #PandanCremeBrulee #BaliFoodie #NextBigFlavor #TasteTheWorld #UniqueFlavors #FoodExplorers #TrendAlert

Are U.S. agencies like USAID really filled with ‘leftist partisans,’ as the current administration seems to believe? The culture of federal agencies is far more nuanced than the political narratives suggest. Having worked in government, Jenny Abamu had a front-row seat to the realities of federal work, and today at JAM CQ we discuss the culture of federal institutions. #FederalWorkforce #PublicService #GovernmentCulture #USAID #PolicyDebate #WorkplaceCulture #Bureaucracy #PoliticsAndPolicy #JamCQ #CultureWars #currentaffairs https://lnkd.in/dtwT5BK2

One of the best parts of running a company is being able to highlight things you care about. Shout out to Alice Shin for being willing to step up to the plate and write about the #LAfires and the decisions she wrestled with as she's based out in #California. https://lnkd.in/dtH9rWVy #values #lafires #korea #CQ #culturalintelligence #business

With proportions that make Disney princesses look average, AI influencers are racking up followers and signing brand deals—earning money for their creators and giving marketers new ways to connect with audiences. And they have an odd way of relating. AI influencer Lil Miquela, who boasts 2.5M followers, shared in an Instagram post with tears that she’s feeling “super overwhelmed” and needs to be more mindful of the content she consumes. It sparked a flood of support in the comments. Huh? That’s what we said. Why do so many of us connect with these virtual personalities in the first place? This topic is a rabbit hole worth going down. I promise. https://lnkd.in/drBkCZWJ #AIInfluencers #LilMiquela #VirtualInfluencer #AI #DigitalCreators #TechTrends #marketing #brands #cyborgs #technology #anthropology

Are U.S. agencies like USAID really filled with ‘leftist partisans,’ as the current administration seems to believe? The culture of federal agencies is far more nuanced than the political narratives suggest. Having worked in government, I’ve had a front-row seat to the realities of federal work, and today at JAM CQ we discuss the culture of federal institutions. #FederalWorkforce #PublicService #GovernmentCulture #USAID #PolicyDebate #WorkplaceCulture #Bureaucracy #PoliticsAndPolicy #JamCQ #CultureWars #currentaffairs https://lnkd.in/d6PQDBsS

With proportions that make Disney princesses look average, AI influencers are racking up followers and signing brand deals—earning money for their creators and giving marketers new ways to connect with audiences. And they have an odd way of relating. AI influencer Lil Miquela, who boasts 2.5M followers, shared in an Instagram post with tears that she’s feeling “super overwhelmed” and needs to be more mindful of the content she consumes. It sparked a flood of support in the comments. Huh? That’s what we said. Why do so many of us connect with these virtual personalities in the first place? This topic is a rabbit hole worth going down. I promise. https://lnkd.in/drBkCZWJ #AIInfluencers #LilMiquela #VirtualInfluencer #AI #DigitalCreators #TechTrends #marketing #brands #cyborgs #technology #anthropology

One of the best parts of running a company is being able to highlight things you care about. Shout out to Alice Shin for being willing to step up to the plate and write about the #LAfires and the decisions she wrestled with as she's based out in #California. https://lnkd.in/dtH9rWVy #values #lafires #korea #CQ #culturalintelligence #business

I don’t like making social posts about issues without taking tangible action myself, so I’ve made donations to GoFundMe pages supporting families who have lost everything in the devastating LA fires. If you’re looking for ways to help, consider donating, sharing resources, or raising awareness. Every little bit counts in helping these families rebuild their lives. Let’s come together in support. #LAFires #CommunitySupport #TakeAction

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I went down a rabbit hole with this article, and I had my mind blown each inch I went further down. The world of AI influencers is wild! And it's worth taking note if you haven't already. My burning question: As humans, we claim to value authenticity. So why are we following AI personalities in droves? ?? To explore this paradox, I interviewed digital anthropologist Giles Crouch, PhD.-c, who not only told me we are, in fact, cyborgs (!) but also explained how this behavior ties to ancient human instincts—now amplified in a high-tech world. ?? Like content that explores the intersection of diverse cultures + technology, the future of work, and wellness? Subscribe to JAM CQ for more fresh takes and insightful stories. ?? Click here to read the article: https://lnkd.in/drBkCZWJ #AIInfluencers #CulturalIntelligence #DigitalAnthropology #TechnologyAndHumanity #JAMCQ