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## [Your Brain Wasn’t Built for AI—But It Can Adapt](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/your-brain-wasnt-built-for-ai-but-it-can-adapt)

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 Aug 19, 2026, 9:58:02 AM

As a stress physiologist, I’ve spent my career studying how the human brain reacts to perceived thre...

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 May 19, 2026, 1:55:11 PM

Every industry is changing because of AI. Most professionals are still figuring out where they fit. ...

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The Center for Innovative Leadership (CIL) at Furman is thrilled to announce the launch of a series ...

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## [Wrestling With AI: 5 Lessons Forward You Can Learn From and Go Forward](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/wrestling-with-ai-5-lessons-forward-you-can-learn-from-and-go-forward)

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‘Lessons Learned’ is not my favorite phrase. Although it implies reflection, it does not portend wha...

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