Communication

The AI ouroboros

15th June 2025

Julian Sharples

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We’re now asking AI to summarise the reports that were written by AI to begin with.

Which begs the question:

Are we still communicating with each other – or just optimising the loop?

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Note from Julian:

I didn't know what an ouroboros was, so thank you ChatGPT for teaching me something.

(It's an ancient symbol depicting a snake eating its own tail).

About the author

Julian Sharples

Founder and Principal Consultant

I've been involved in change and transformation for over thirty years. I now specialise in Change Communications, Lean Change, Self-Organising and Men’s Work. I work with forward-thinking companies from start-ups to corporates who are committed to growth and transformation for their people and for the organisation.