Jennifer Aaker
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General Atlantic Professor, Stanford GSB. Author of Humor, Seriously and The Dragonfly Effect.
Stanford, CA
Joined May 2008
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Superagency isnât just a book; itâs a spark for reimagining whatâs possible.
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Our class sheds light on the future of AI and how it ought to be shaped. Through the lens of human well-being, we challenge students to envision AI that delivers positive, lasting impact. @reidhoffman's book does exactly that.
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His book will be part of @drfeifei's and my curriculum in Designing AI for Human Well-Being ( https://t.co/TbYSD8XBjd), because it aligns so deeply with what we explore: how to design AI thoughtfully, ethically, and with heart.
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@reidhoffman doesnât shy away from the complexities of AI, but heâs unapologetically optimistic about its potential to unlock human growthâfrom personalized learning to breakthroughs in healthcare.
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How do we design AI to promote human flourishing? This question drives both the class I co-teach at @StanfordGSB and @reidhoffman's new book, Superagency ( https://t.co/xsYch9KVwF)
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"An essential companion." â Fei-Fei Li "An important read." âBill Gates "Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideasâŚRead this book!â âVan Jones "Refreshingly optimistic and welcome perspective."...
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For additional insights on how AI can enhance human well-being, dive into Designing AI for Human Well-Being with @drfeifei. #HumanCenteredAI
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This course examines what makes us uniquely human and how that humanity enables us to flourish. We will explore the capabilities and limits of artificial intelligence to ask where emerging technolo...
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As AI evolves, Sophie Hamilton & I emphasize the need to "hone our humanity" to thrive with technology. In Humanity in the Age of AI, we explore how AI can enhance empathy, creativity, and purpose for more fulfilling, sustainable futures. #AI #humanity
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In Oakland, 50% of elementary students read below grade level, 25% are two or more grades behind. The @eatlearnplay Foundationâs $25M, 5-year commitment to literacy is a beacon of hopeâbecause every child deserves to thrive. https://t.co/aUPMd0Ara0
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Eat. Learn. Play., co-founded by Stephen and Ayesha Curry, announced on Thursday it wants to provide 10,000 tutoring spots for Oakland elementary school students who are behind in reading.
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Deeply honored to host @StephenCurry30 & @ayeshacurry at @StanfordGSB for an awe-inspiring screening of Sentenced. The incredible work by @eatlearnplay is lighting up the path to a brighter future for our childrenâone book, one meal, one moment of play at a time.
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Finally it's here! The book https://t.co/ZyHP3LHODJ goes on sale today. I would dearly love to know what you make of it. fwiw, I'm convinced that the thesis of this book may well be playing out in real time right here on X. I see plenty of nastiness here, sure. BUT also a
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Chip Conley's book "Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With Age" releases 1/16. I have read it and it is life changing - making life even more meaningful and beautiful. @ChipConley you are a gift to this world.
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The midlife crisis is the butt of so many jokes, but this long-derided life stage has an upside. What if we could reframe our thinking about the natural transition of midlife not as a crisis, but as...
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In the context of the national discourse, Stanford unequivocally condemns calls for the genocide of Jews or any peoples. That statement would clearly violate Stanfordâs Fundamental Standard, the code of conduct for all students at the university.
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"Anticipated regret is a form of wisdom." Wise nuggets in https://t.co/El7Y5QsKhj
@TEDTalks by @chipconley. Loved his riff w/ @profgalloway on lives of impact w/ a heartfelt shout out to my dad @DavidAaker (who is just getting started #prouddaughter)
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If you rated yourself a 2 or lower on any of these categories, what one specific action can you take this week to bump up that score?
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5) Space | Experiencing beauty, awe and spontaneity. Do you have enough time to reflect and learn, to enjoy and be spontaneous, to create and appreciate lifeâs beautiful moments?
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4) Impact | Discovering your unique purpose on this planet. Does your current path align with your unique strengths and values, allowing you to impact others?
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3) Balance | Keeping all part of yourself attended to. With a myriad of passions and commitments like family, friends, work, athletics, and spirituality, are you crafting your schedule to ensure balance in the long run?
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1) Fun | Itâs a hell yes or itâs a no. Are the majority of things youâre saying yes to in your life a true âhell yesâ? 2) Fulfillment | Achieving important goals. Are your daily habits and activities making progress toward what matters?
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With these principles in mind, hereâs a quick self assessment tool you can use. Rate yourself from 1-5 on these 5 questions for self-awareness, alignment and growth.
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