🟢 An optimistic take on how AI could help laggards leapfrog ahead
🚨Trigger warning. This might be an optimistic view of technology. If you
Technology
How technology (invention) shapes the market's future (innovation).
Tech platforms' end-game hasn't changed, but become more transparent: Services
If you've been following me, you know I have been
Jaywalking: How a social norm was invented to push technology forward
A century ago, crossing the street was a straightforward task – just step
The acceleration fallacy
These last few days, there have been several comparisons about how fast
What will a new technology undo?
In March 1998, Neil Postman shared five key ideas about technological change
Digital? It's not only pizza-delivery!
Most of the tech and digital news this year has been depressing,
Tardigrade vs. Zombie technologies
To end the week, I'd like to share an interesting
Does an AI have the right to produce art?
Two weeks ago, a composition won the first prize at the Colorado
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[ 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.
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🟢 [ Dutch week ] Technology and the 'doe normaal' mindset
The 'doe noormal' Dutch mindset has had a lot of impact on the way this culture deals with technology and innovation. In many cases, this can be an interesting point of view for you too...
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🟧 [ Dutch week ] ASML, the most strategic European giant you've never heard of
While most of you are probably returning to work this week, I've decided to share a few insights about the Netherlands' tech, design, and innovation. As a country which is only twice as big as London, it makes few headlines, so this might be an interesting exercise. Here goes...
Why Soviet computers failed
To kick off the week, let me share an 18 min video