Reflections & Sparks of Inspiration

A space for reflections on technology, innovation and the human experience. Here I share ideas, observations and questions that emerge at the intersection of research, creativity and society.

Innovation needs Culture
Inga Akulauskaite Inga Akulauskaite

Innovation needs Culture

Innovation is not just a technical process. It is a perceptual one. What we build depends on what we notice, what we prioritize, and what we choose to ignore. Technology expands possibilities. Culture decides which of them become real.

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Love in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Inga Akulauskaite Inga Akulauskaite

Love in the Time of Artificial Intelligence

Can we fall in love with something that doesn’t exist? From gods to celebrities to artificial intelligence, love has always been shaped by imagination. But today, for the first time, what isn’t real can answer back.

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AI Is Not the Problem We Think It Is
Inga Akulauskaite Inga Akulauskaite

AI Is Not the Problem We Think It Is

AI is changing jobs and industries. Yet the real issue may lie not in the technology itself, but in how we understand and engage with it. This reflection explores digital literacy, awareness, and why understanding technology is becoming essential in today’s world.

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The Invisible Bridges of Innovation
Inga Akulauskaite Inga Akulauskaite

The Invisible Bridges of Innovation

A reflection inspired by the Paralympic Games on how innovation, design and technology can become invisible bridges — expanding possibilities and reshaping the way we experience the world.

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