Falling in love with a machine isn’t just science fiction. It’s the premise of Der Sandmann, written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffmann. In it, a man falls for a lifelike automaton (named Olimpia), believing she’s real. When he discovers the truth, he loses his mind.

In 2011, HP’s leadership made a shocking announcement: eliminate its PC business, one of its core revenue drivers. Entire functions were cut, employees were left in the dark, confusion and fear spread. The move, led by then-CEO Leo Apotheker, was abrupt and lacked a clear long-term strategy.