Welcome to the Semio-Semantics blog: Meaning and Connection in the Age of AI.

Amy Flynn

17 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

This is a space for exploring how we make sense of the world and how we stay human through language, learning and design in the age of AI. Here, I weave together threads from Education, Psychology, Linguistics and Technology to ask genuine questions about what we’re building, how we’re communicating with each other and who it’s really for. Whether you're an educator, designer, writer, or curious learner, this blog invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind your work. Are you creating meaning or just content? Are you nurturing connection or focused only on output?

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How Spirituality can guide our Decision-Making in Challenging Times

Learning Design in Daily Life: Making meaning through coincidence and vision

Learning Like a Cat: Education at the Edge of Control