Thursday Tapestry: From Da Vinci to AI, everything is connected
- Jan 28
- 3 min read
We're four weeks into 2026 and the world feels anything but settled. In such situations, I find it helpful to zoom out to look at the bigger picture. We'll explore how technology, markets, and societies move in tandem, and consider how reinvention can be a key human advantage. Let's get straight into it!
“Everything is connected to everything else.”
Leonardo da Vinci's work - spanning anatomy, engineering, art, and nature - reminds us that insight often comes from seeing connections across domains. This line attributed to him feels uncannily suited to the moment we are in. It is a reminder that systems thinking is not new. And this lens is a helpful one as we consider the broader implications of today's technological shifts.
Humanity at a Technological “Rite of Passage”
In The Adolescence of Technology, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that AI is advancing faster than our institutions, norms, and governance structures can absorb. He stresses that this could be a civilizational test unless humanity acts decisively and carefully to manage these capabilities responsibly. It's a long and thought-provoking read. I encourage you to spend some time with it.
Why Slowing Down May Be the Responsible Thing to Do
A similar concern was surfaced by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at the World Economic Forum in Davos as he called for a slowdown of AI deployment, not to resist progress, but to give society time to adjust. He warned that failing to do so could result in civil unrest, as technology, markets, governance, and human lives move together, whether we like it or not. The question is, in your organisation or industry, what would responsible pacing look like?
Reinvention as a Human Advantage
Responsible pacing is one part of the equation. The other is our capacity to reinvent in the face of change. This short reflection on reinvention resonated with me - not as reinvention for its own sake, but as a deeply human response to change. In a world of accelerating change, our ability to pause, adapt, and step intentionally into what is possible may be one of the most enduring advantages we still hold.
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Gentle laugh, big idea
Every technological leap begins with optimism… and a confusing first conversation.
And just like that, we find ourselves standing at the edge of a new year. I hope you find room for reflection, recalibration, and maybe even a little optimism.
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