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Researcher and writer. Generative AI, Cognition, and Behaviour, for architecture and design. Swinburne University of Technology.

Naarm / Melbourne
Joined August 2010
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Students aren’t bored, they’re addicted to dopamine. Can higher education adapt without losing its soul? linustan.com/2025/07/15/teac… #AttentionEconomy #DopamineEconomy #HigherEducation #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation #StudentEngagement
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We used to say, “Submit your own work.” But what if your “own work” is shaped by AI? Welcome to the postplagiarism era. linustan.com/2025/07/14/are-… #AcademicIntegrity #AIandEducation #Postplagiarism #hybridwriting #highereducation
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Feeling overwhelmed by all the new AI tools? You're not alone. Here's a gentle nudge to slow down, reflect, and get better at using the tools you already have. linustan.com/2025/06/19/the-…
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A fake philosopher named Xun fooled the internet, but the real story? AI skill is becoming the new creativity. linustan.com/2025/04/14/what… #AI #Creativity #Design
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How do designers navigate complex problems in wicked learning environments? This article explores framing, heuristics, and iterative processes to address these challenges: doi.org/10.1016/j.sheji.2024… #DesignResearch #WickedProblems #WickedLearningEnvironments
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Can AI be your next career mentor? 🤖📷 My latest article in @CERNIdeaSquare explores how Generative AI can transform mentorship for Early Career Researchers, offering tailored, actionable advice for navigating academia. Check it out! 📷doi.org/10.23726/cij.2024.15… #AI #ECR #Research
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“Up to 850,000 undiscovered viruses which could be transferred to humans are thought to exist in mammal and avian hosts” theconversation.com/un-repor…
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