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Hot Takes

Straightforward discussions on why often we disagree with the current hype, without filters or buzzwords.

The iPhone is wiggling

The iPhone is wiggling

This August, I translated and updated an article from 2013 about how innovation is a cycle of reimagination, diversification, and reduction. The core thesis is that, as innovators, we understand and expect the reimagination/diversification cycle quite well, but we nurture a massive blindspot in the reduction phase. 🔴 The Romanesco

[ Looking back at ] the rise of China

[ Looking back at ] the rise of China

The last episode of this week's Looking Back series will be about China. How can I avoid this hot topic when seemingly everyone is suddenly starting to read the writing that was on the proverbial wall for the last ten years? In 2019, I threw on the website

◼️ Innovation Micro-interview #9 - Tim RAYNER, Australia

◼️ Innovation Micro-interview #9 - Tim RAYNER, Australia

A series of micro-interviews with people we work with. Partners in crime, current or former customers, all have a unique view on innovation and the current zeitgeist. Five questions on innovation, short answers. We might agree, we might disagree. No context, no comments.

[ Looking back at ] our world in crisis

[ Looking back at ] our world in crisis

Still looking back at what I wrote this summer to help you kick off September with a curated list of ideas and views on innovation that you might have missed.

[ Looking back at ] technology, hype, and predictions

[ Looking back at ] technology, hype, and predictions

You were probably (hopefully?) off the internet for a few weeks. This gives me a fantastic opportunity to look back at what I wrote these last months and kick off September with a curated list of a few articles that you might have missed.

🟧 [ Dutch week ] Urbanism and biking

🟧 [ Dutch week ] Urbanism and biking

I've briefly discussed some elements of Dutch design and the 'doe normaal' mindset in a previous article. I also wanted to pin down a few videos for future reference on this topic since, as a foreigner calling the Netherlands my home, I happen to discuss them

🟧 [ Dutch week ] The Dutch disease

🟧 [ Dutch week ] The Dutch disease

As a foreigner living in the Netherlands, I tend to have pink goggles when considering most of what happens in the country. But I'd be remiss not to mention that this country has also become the flagship of quite a few consequential mistakes. You probably know about the