Category Archives: Blog
The Cost of Living in Mark Zuckerberg’s Internet Empire
Brian Phillips op The Ringer: It was the year of Mark Zuckerberg because people who were once thrilled by the internet now talk about it in a tone that combines gallows humor, weary resignation, and a kind of cynicism toward the possibility of mercy. It was the year of Mark Zuckerberg because people in their […]
ᐉ Dear music streaming services, give me less to choose from.
It’s that time of year again where you evaluate a lot of what you did last year. Things that went well, things that could improve. One of the areas where I’m forever doubting choices made is in the music streaming service I use. It so happens that I have a Spotify family plan, which I […]
ᐉ “Hoe ziet uw dag eruit als communicatieman op een iPad?”
Ik krijg vaak de vraag hoe de dag van een communicatiemedewerker eruit ziet. Een vreemd beroep, omdat je communiceert over wat anderen doen of maken en je dus in essentie op jezelf echt niets bent. Communicatie is ook wel echt een hele opdracht als je dat wat deftig wil doen: teksten schrijven, mails opstellen, strategieën […]
Muji just made a driverless shuttle bus, and it’s a minimalist wonder on wheels
Vanaf maart in de straten van Helsinki, aldus Fast Company: 😍
Fight Fire With Fire, or Be Civil With Trump? The Obama Coalition Is Unsure
The New York Times ging mee op campagnepad met oud-president Obama: “There’s something at stake in this election that goes beyond politics,” Mr. Obama said in Milwaukee last week. “What is at stake is a politics that is decent. And honest. And lawful. That tries to do right by people and that’s worthy of this […]
I live among the neo-Nazis in eastern Germany. And it’s terrifying
Een Duitser op The Guardian: You’d think Germany’s history would be enough to ensure that fascism and nationalism are denied even the slightest encouragement. That should matter to everyone, shouldn’t it? Unfortunately that’s not how things are.