Author: Onur Gungor
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The Mere Exposure Effect: Why Your Brilliant New Product Might Be Ignored
2–3 minutes“Why would anyone ever use this product?“ If you’re building something new, I bet you’ve heard this more times than you’ve had hot dinners. And guess what? There’s a scientific reason behind it. Enter the mere exposure effect. The Harsh Truth Here’s the deal: People like what they know. Whether you’re buying gadgets, choosing software,…
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AI in Digital Transformation: Beyond the Buzzwords
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in Technology3–4 minutesRemember when “digital transformation” was the hottest buzzword in town? Well, move over, because AI is here to make the party all about itself! As someone who’s been in technology for years, I’ve seen my fair share of game-changers. But AI? It’s not just changing the game; it’s rewriting the rulebook. Old School Blues? The…
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The LCBO Strike: Is It a Wake-Up Call for Commercial Insurance?
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3–5 minutesThe recent 14-day strike at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) wasn’t just a headache for Ontarians. It was also a reminder of the complex risks that businesses face in today’s interconnected economy. As an insurance professional, I couldn’t help but see this through the lens of commercial insurance, particularly business interruption coverage. The…
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The AI Detection Dilemma: More Snake Oil Than Science
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2–3 minutesIn the world of AI content detection, we’re seeing more snake oil than actual science. While building OGC Labs’ website, I ran the “How I Built a Consultancy Website Using Generative AI (And You Can Too)” article through 10 popular AI detectors. The result is mainly a comedy of errors. Tool Number Tool Name Human…
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InsureTech Consulting: Where Actuarial Science Meets Tech Innovation
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2–3 minutesThink you can approach insurance tech challenges like any other tech problem? Think again. At OGC Labs, we apply actuarial problem-solving techniques to technology challenges specific to the insurance industry. Why? Because insurance isn’t just another industry – it’s a beast of its own. Let me paint you a picture from a recent project: A…
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How I Built a Consultancy Website Using Generative AI (And You Can Too)
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4–5 minutesRemember that guy who said generative AI is bullshit? Yeah, me neither! Here’s the deal: I just built a full-fledged consultancy website using generative AI. From scratch. In 48 hours. With a budget of $100. No exaggeration. No Silicon Valley magic. Just a smart use of available tools. Here’s how it went down: Step 1:…
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Writing is living in the future
In the halls of my high school, long before I dreamed of transforming the insurance industry, I penned my first publication under this very title: “Writing is Living in the Future.” Little did I know then how predictive those words would become. The act of writing, I believed and still do, is a testament to…
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