// writingHuman in the Loop
Every wave of tech innovation comes with a promise of a better future. History tells us that better outcomes don't happen on their own. Human in the Loop is about pausing to make sense of the moment, and moving forward intentionally.
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// recent work
To Create, or Computer-generate? That is the Question.
What art history can teach us about the AI revolution.
Transform Your Mindless Scroll into Intentional Screentime
Reclaim your attention in an age of algorithmic distraction.
Observing Seasonal Changes with Satellite Imagery
Technology for cultivating a deeper connection with your local environment.
// about the writer
Grace Kim, PhD writes about technology, society, and the environment. Her perspective is shaped by a background that spans Anthropology (B.A. Columbia University) and Earth Science (PhD, Johns Hopkins University), two NASA research fellowships studying the interconnected Earth system, and years of experience building tech solutions in applied and research settings.
She writes about technology as both observer and practitioner. She understands what’s missing between how tech actually works and how it’s commonly described.
Areas of focus
Politics of information
Automation, labor, and the future of work
Technology and the environment
AI ethics and accountability
Stay in the loop.
Essays and research notes on technology, society, and the environment.
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// on substack