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The Marathon of Life: Lessons from the Running Trail

There’s something magical about running in the rain. As the water hits your face and the wind pushes against your body, you may find yourself in a peculiar dance, or battle with nature. It was during one of recent runs, training what is going to be my first half marathon, that I had somewhat of an epiphany: the principles that make us better runners are pretty much the same ones that drive success in life. Read more

By William, ago
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Here’s why I went all in on Tana

It’s probably not the best thing to put the conclusion of the article you’re about to read straight up in the title. However, I like to be open and frank. Yes, I’m a fan and no I don’t mind people knowing that. If you want why though, you’ll have to continue reading. An Introduction into PKM Some years ago, I stumbled across Roam Research. I was intrigued straight away. Mostly by its ability to do Read more

By William, ago

What Does AI Look Like?

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT. Within just two months, the AI-driven application had attracted one hundred million users, likely setting a record for the fastest adoption rate of any application to date. This milestone sparked global anticipation, with many expecting AI to disrupt the world imminently. As 2023 arrived and the pandemic subsided, expectations were high for AI to go mainstream. Yet, despite numerous announcements and the introduction of new models, AI’s impact Read more

By William, ago
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The Books I Read This Summer (2024 edition)

The Black Swan I started reading the black swan a pretty long time ago. And despite the fact I found the content very interesting, I struggled to get through it, which is partly caused by the topic itself, partly by the depth to which the content is discussed and partly because of the writing style of the author. Nassim Nicholas Taleb has an elaborate writing style, as if the book is actually more of dialogue Read more

By William, ago
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Why That Athlete Sticks With You

Earlier this week, I wrote a little piece on the rise of AI and connected it to the Paris 2024 Olympics. That piece was about one of my passions: technology. Here’s another piece, about another passion: the wonderful world of storytelling. Do you have any idea how many athletes competed in the 2024 Olympics? I did the research already: 10.714. That’s a lot. No way you’ll know them all. So let’s make it smaller. How Read more

By William, ago
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It’s the Human Connection, Stupid

AI is eating software that is eating the world. It’s a phrase you may have heard recently. It’s often used by those concerned about the fast rise of AI in recent history. Those concerned are frankly concerned that in just months or years, the roles between humanity and technology will have swapped and copilot will transition into becoming the pilot, telling us what to do next, or just removing us since they deem us non-intelligent Read more

By William, ago
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Here’s why Apple Vision Pro will be Apple’s next big success

On February 2, 2024, Apple will launch its major product, category: welcome Apple Vision Pro. Vision Pro is Apple’s first step in the area of AR, VR and MR, and it looks amazing. Which is one of the reasons I think this device is going to be massive for them. But hey, for those of you unaware, here’s a first impression. Welcome to the era of Spatial Computing According to Apple, they are not releasing Read more

By William, ago
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A Marketing Perspective on the True Worth of Things

In the aftermath of the burglaries, a group of neighbors, including myself, rallied to fix our garden gates. Eager to take action, I spearheaded the effort, devising a solution and acquiring the necessary materials from a local DIY store. Together, we restored the gates to their former security. A neighbor, appreciative of my initiative, later presented me with a gift as a token of gratitude. While I initially felt it was excessive, I accepted the Read more

By William, ago