Is the AI revolution actually here, or is it all hype?
The latest from the Common Sense Network desk.
Hello Sensibles,
The festive season is creeping in, and the city suddenly feels a little softer. People slow down, lights go up, and conversations shift from deadlines to dinners. It is a good moment to pause, take stock, and plug into ideas that stretch the mind a little.
We have three things for you this week that do exactly that.
New Article: AI Adoption and the Real Story Behind the Hype
Artificial intelligence has become the soundtrack of modern life. It gets discussed in boardrooms, classrooms, WhatsApp chats, and every street corner where someone has an opinion and a bit of confidence. The noise is loud, but the real question is far quieter. Are people actually using this technology in meaningful ways, or are we still dazzled by the spectacle of it all.
This piece breaks that down with a clear look at where AI sits in our cultural moment, why adoption is slower than the headlines suggest, and what history tells us about new inventions that changed the world only once ordinary people began using them regularly. It is thoughtful, accessible, and built around strong examples.
2. New Episode of Editor’s Desk: Reflections on Israel and the Christian Media Summit
The latest episode of Editor’s Desk takes you behind the footage of my recent trip to Israel, where I attended the Christian Media Summit and spent time tracing the human stories behind the headlines. The episode explores how travel shifts understanding, how faith shapes what we see, and how complex the region becomes when you are no longer observing from far away. It touches on grief, courage, and the strange tension of being in a place that is both beautiful and painful. If you want a perspective that avoids the easy takes and leans into nuance, this one will land with you.
Upcoming Event: Black Before Christian
We are excited to announce a new CSN event titled Black Before Christian. It is a space designed to explore the lived tension many Black Christians experience when identity, culture, and faith meet in the same room.
Expect honest conversations, historical context, storytelling, and an examination of how Blackness and Christianity shape one another in real life. This event will be insightful, needed, and genuinely special.
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