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May 16,
2025
2025
Mind the Words: Courtesy, Conflict, and Culture at Work
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Why should a marketing director or project lead care? Because public space is rehearsal space. The phrases we hurl on the platform ride with us into Monday stand‑ups, Slack threads, and client calls.
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May 15,
2025
2025
The Power of Storytelling: Bridging Divides and Fostering Understanding
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
In conversations, this creates a cycle where reason and logic are often drowned out by emotional responses. People aren’t just debating issues—they’re defending their identity.
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May 14,
2025
2025
Epilogue: Quantum Computing and the Future of Everything (Including My Dinner)
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
We are, however, in the middle of something truly exciting—a technological revolution that’s going to reshape how we interact with data, how we secure information, and how we approach problems we thought were unsolvable.
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May 13,
2025
2025
Lost in Translation: The Untranslatable Words That Capture What English Can’t
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Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
We’ve all been there—caught in an emotion that words simply can't capture. It’s that moment when you feel so much, but trying to explain it sounds like a mix of half-finished thoughts and awkward hand gestures.
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May 12,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX Part 5
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Here’s the issue, though: If quantum computing is really going to unlock all this crazy potential for faster, more secure encryption, it also means we’ve got to rethink everything.
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May 12,
2025
2025
Is Your Job Safe from the Quantum Revolution?
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
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May 9,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX- Part 4
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
In this section, we’re going to explore how quantum computers could affect web security at its core and how we can prepare for the inevitable quantum shift.
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May 8,
2025
2025
The Day I Tried to Use Quantum Computing to Predict My Dinner
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Now, if you’ve been reading ThoughtLab’s five-part series on quantum computing, you’ll have learned that this kind of supercomputing can open us to new worlds, ideas, technologies, and advancements never before imagined. It truly is a life changer.
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May 7,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX Part 3
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Alright, now that we've covered the potential dangers of quantum computing to our beloved encryption methods, it’s time to look on the brighter side: quantum-safe encryption.
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May 6,
2025
2025
The Quantum Impact on UX: Authentication in the Quantum Era
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Quantum computing is indeed going to change the game when it comes to user authentication. So, let’s break it down and see how.
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May 5,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX -Part 2
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
So, if quantum mechanics were a movie, quantum cryptography would be the secret agent who saves the day. But instead of sneaking through laser grids or performing high-speed chases, this secret agent is more focused on keeping information safe from prying eyes.
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May 2,
2025
2025
From Encryption to Quantum-Safe: The Next Big Leap in Web Security
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Let’s take a closer look at what quantum-safe encryption means for the future of web security and how it will radically change the way we protect our data in the age of quantum computing.
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May 1,
2025
2025
Quantum Computing Meets Web Design: Securing the Future of UX Part 1
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Alright, before we get started, a quick note: I’m not a quantum physicist, nor am I an expert in quantum computing (that’s an understatement). But I’ve become so fascinated by this topic that I’ve decided to dive deep into it—and I’m inviting you along for the ride.
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April 30,
2025
2025
The Epilogue: What We Talk About When We Talk About Loyalty
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Because loyalty isn’t always constant anymore. Sometimes, it disappears for months or years. But if you’ve made the right impression, customers can return with zero friction and pick up exactly where they left off.
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April 29,
2025
2025
The Loyalty Problem: Why Brands Can’t Keep Friends Part 5
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Because we’ve spent the last four parts breaking down what loyalty isn’t, what brands get wrong, and who’s actually getting it right. But now we’re asking the bigger question: Is brand loyalty even a thing anymore?
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