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AI & Technology7 min read

The Work Slop Problem

AI slop is everywhere on social media. But the version quietly spreading through your inbox — polished on the surface, hollow underneath — might be costing your company millions.

March 23, 2026Read article

Data & Analytics7 min read

Could You Over-Rely on Analytics?

Data is definitive — or so we think. A deep dive into the cognitive biases that make even careful analysts see patterns that aren't there, and what to do about it.

March 21, 2026Read article

Productivity6 min read

Powerless Communication

Counter-intuitively, the speakers who project hesitation and doubt often persuade more effectively than those who project authority. Here's the science behind it.

March 14, 2026Read article

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Sameer is a writer and analyst exploring the intersection of business strategy, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. Based in Singapore, he writes to make complex ideas accessible and actionable — from how AI is reshaping industries to the small habits that compound into big results.

samspoke is where those ideas find a home: a space for clear thinking, honest analysis, and the occasional contrarian take on how businesses and individuals can thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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AI & Technology7 min read

The Work Slop Problem

AI slop is everywhere on social media. But the version quietly spreading through your inbox — polished on the surface, hollow underneath — might be costing your company millions.

March 23, 2026Read more

Data & Analytics7 min read

Could You Over-Rely on Analytics?

Data is definitive — or so we think. A deep dive into the cognitive biases that make even careful analysts see patterns that aren't there, and what to do about it.

March 21, 2026Read more

Productivity6 min read

Powerless Communication

Counter-intuitively, the speakers who project hesitation and doubt often persuade more effectively than those who project authority. Here's the science behind it.

March 14, 2026Read more

AI & Technology5 min read

Why AI Will Reshape Every Business in the Next 5 Years

Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology story — it's a business strategy story. Here's why every company, regardless of industry, needs to reckon with it now.

March 15, 2026Read more

Sustainability6 min read

The Sustainability Paradox: Growth vs. Green

Every company wants to be sustainable. Most also want to grow. These two goals aren't always compatible — and the companies being honest about that tension are the ones making real progress.

March 8, 2026Read more

Productivity5 min read

The Productivity Trap: Why Doing More Often Means Achieving Less

The most productive people aren't the ones with the longest to-do lists. They're the ones who've figured out which tasks actually matter — and have the discipline to ignore the rest.

March 1, 2026Read more

Data & Analytics5 min read

What Data Can't Tell You About Your Customers

Analytics can tell you what customers do. It struggles to tell you why. And the gap between those two things is where most product and marketing decisions go wrong.

February 22, 2026Read more

Productivity5 min read

Burnout

Some colleagues thrive through years at a demanding firm while others burn out within months. The difference often has nothing to do with the work itself.

November 8, 2024Read more

Career4 min read

Is It Too Late?

The race to find a calling early in life has produced a lot of anxiety and surprisingly few outliers. Here's why starting late may actually be an advantage.

August 22, 2024Read more

Lifestyle3 min read