The Hidden Problem
The biggest barriers are
the ones nobody talks about
Most AI resistance stems from psychological taboos—unspoken fears and concerns that employees feel they can't discuss openly
Spot the Taboos: What You'll See
What Doesn't Work
- Assuming everyone is excited about AI
- Generic "change management" programs
- Ignoring emotional and psychological resistance
- One-size-fits-all training approaches
Our Approach
- Identify all 100 AI taboos in your organization
- Map resistance by reason and intensity level
- Provide targeted, neuroscience-based interventions
- Track progress and measure effectiveness
The Framework
The Periodic Table of AI Taboos
Like the periodic table organizes chemical elements, we've mapped the 100 unspoken fears about AI into 25 distinct zones. Each zone contains 2 specific taboos with shared patterns, triggers, and science-based remedies.
"AI makes decisions without me—I prefer talking to my supervisor"
"Will AI make my years of training obsolete?"
Like Chemistry, But for Change
Just as Mendeleev's periodic table revealed patterns in elements, our framework reveals the hidden patterns in how people really feel about AI—helping you design interventions that actually work.
📊 5 Levels of Discomfort
"This will transform my work!"
"I see the potential benefits"
"Not sure what to think yet"
"I have some worries about this"
"This threatens what I value"
🎯 5 Underlying Reasons
Will AI replace my job or devalue my skills?
Can I learn to work effectively with AI?
Is AI making fair and reliable decisions?
Am I losing control over how I work?
Is work becoming too impersonal?
See It In Action
Driving Home
European Logistics | 55+ yearsThe Situation: Experienced truck drivers nearing retirement resist AI-assisted routing and logistics systems.
- Avoid AI tools, prefer manual methods
- Bypass AI systems, seek human advice
- Disable AI features silently
- Designated Human: colleague available for edge cases
- What to Change/Keep: drivers identify where AI helps vs. hinders
The Young Lawyer
International Law Firm | 30 yearsThe Situation: Associates who invested years in training now face AI tools that can draft documents and analyze cases in seconds.
- Manually rework AI outputs
- Question AI conclusions and decisions
- Disengage when AI performance is unclear
- Quiet skepticism toward AI deployments
- Human Oversight Sessions: diverse group evaluates AI outcomes
- AI Experiments: compare AI vs human work in simulations
How to Read the Table
Each zone represents the intersection of a reason for resistance (column) and a level of discomfort (row). Within each zone live 2 specific taboos—individual fears or concerns that share similar patterns and require tailored interventions.
Three Levels of Customization
From Quick Insights to Deep Transformation
Choose the level of depth that matches your needs and organizational readiness
Predictive Analysis
Based on Your Data
We analyze your organization's demographics (age, profession, education, industry, AI experience) to predict which taboos are likely present and suggest areas of focus.
AI Taboo Quick Scan
Digital Questionnaire
A targeted questionnaire that pinpoints actual areas where AI adoption is challenging. Provides precise suggestions for actions and measurable evaluation.
AI Taboo Assessment
Comprehensive Deep Dive
Full assessment across a larger employee group. Creates a detailed picture of your situation with tailored solutions and specific evaluation of intervention effectiveness.
The Result
Engaging, Science-Based Interventions
Transform resistance into adoption with playful, neuroscience-backed activities designed for lasting change
Neuroscience-Based Methods
Activities grounded in proven principles of learning and behavioral change
- Cognitive reframing exercises
- Experiential learning workshops
- Social proof techniques
Engaging & Playful
Interactive experiences that make difficult conversations feel safe and productive
- Gamified scenarios
- Role-playing simulations
- Team challenges
Tailored to Context
Interventions designed specifically for your organization's unique taboo profile
- Zone-specific activities
- Role-based approaches
- Culture-aware solutions
Measurable Impact
Track progress and effectiveness with clear metrics and continuous assessment
- Before/after comparisons
- Adoption rate tracking
- Sentiment shifts
The Goal: Effective AI Use
Our objective is always to improve effective use of AI. This means helping your team understand both when to use AI—and importantly, when not to use it.
Dual Framework
See the Complete Picture
Combine emotional and capability insights for comprehensive understanding
Sentiment Analysis Heatmap
25 zones mapping sentiment levels against organizational reasons
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