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Human-Centered AI Education, Consulting & Applied Research

The Friction Is
the Point.

AI is just a tool. The best work should still have a heartbeat.

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Conversations for a more human tomorrow.

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Featured Workshop

AI for Real Life

A human-centered, hands-on workshop for more secure and responsible AI use.

  • Wed, Sep 23, 2026
  • 6:30–8:00 PM MT
  • In person in Salt Lake City’s 9th & 9th
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Education, consulting & applied research.

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AI Office Hours

AI Office Hours

Ask real questions. Get real guidance. Drop in for small-group or 1:1 sessions designed to meet you where you are.

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Consulting & Applied Research

Consulting &
Applied Research

Strategic support for organizations navigating AI with intention, from governance and strategy to custom research and implementation.

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For Organizations, Schools & Communities

Different perspectives. Stronger outcomes.

Governance

Build thoughtful, human-centered AI practices with policy, governance frameworks, and clear guidance.

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K–12

Help young people build AI literacy, critical thinking, and creativity that’s needed now and next.

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S.A.F.E. Check

A More Thoughtful Way Forward.

A simple framework to help you assess AI tools through the lens of Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Empowerment.

Not every tool is right for every context. S.A.F.E. Check gives you a clearer way to think before you act.

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Explore Tracks

Same questions. Different paths.

Job Seekers

Build your skills, tell your story, and navigate what’s next with AI as a thoughtful ally.

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Everyday Life

Use AI at home, for personal projects, and in daily decisions.

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Work & Leadership

Lead with clarity, set better boundaries, and build more human-centered teams.

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Community

Stronger, more informed communities through shared learning and real dialogue.

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Our Point of View

People. Perspective. Progress.

We believe in a future where technology amplifies human potential, not replaces what makes us human. The Great Friction exists to slow things down, ask better questions, and help more people feel better equipped for what is ahead.

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The future with AI is still ours to shape.

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