PinnedEscaping groupthink: Think differently“So much of what we think we know is based on what we have been told” —Pursuit of wonder It is easy to forget that so much of what we believe now is simply a result of some people’s ideas that got accepted by the majority over time. They are…Thinking3 min readThinking3 min read
PinnedTrust, perspective, and subjectivity from Schrödinger’s experiment“Why am I in the box? I bet my hooman will soon let me out? Oh! what’s this thing beside me?” said Schrödinger’s cat after waiting for a few hours “Trust doesn’t develop from always doing the right thing. Trust comes from taking responsibility when we do the wrong thing.” -Simon…Improvement3 min readImprovement3 min read
Oct 6Rules are meant to be broken, and so is your code.Self-governance has long been the glue that binds our society together. Rules can’t be set for everything. Sometimes, it’s because we’re unaware of the specific rules that need to be in place, and other times, it’s simply because strict enforcement is impractical. “Rules are meant to be broken” may sound…Software Development4 min readSoftware Development4 min read
Oct 2Threads of Fate: Luck, Chaos, and OpportunityThese three intertwined elements shape our lives profoundly, and understanding their intricate relationship can provide valuable insights into the human experience. Luck: Chaos in your favor. In modern-day terms, luck can still be thought of as the chaos that has worked in favor of our survival up until this point. This means that luck is…Thinking5 min readThinking5 min read
Oct 1On certainities and on knowns.In science, the usual focus is on working with known facts to uncover known unknowns, and sometimes, in doing so, we stumble upon unknown unknowns. These known facts serve as guides for our decision-making, helping us anticipate and prepare for what lies ahead. …Thinking4 min readThinking4 min read
Jul 1The CX of SubdomainsThis article is a must-read for anyone who has even the slightest association with tech. From design to development and sales, understanding why a certain part of the company you are working with needs or doesn’t need a subdomain will deepen your understanding of your company and equip you with…SEO6 min readSEO6 min read
Jun 8, 2022The art of clickbait: 7 good ways to use clickbait—must read!Your attention is the hottest commodity in the modern world of technology — it’s called Attention Economy for a reason. However, while retaining it is important, getting it is even more important. You need to click on that youtube video! You need to open that article! “You won’t believe…”, “What…Clickbait4 min readClickbait4 min read
May 21, 2022Life: Keep your balance and keep movingI recently added one year to my total years spent on earth. I thought to myself: If I were to give myself some advice like a person in front of me, what would I tell myself? In football matches where a player misses a couple of chances but in the…Improvement5 min readImprovement5 min read
May 15, 2022What playing video games taught me about flow state and productivityPOV: It’s a ranked match, and you are playing with a couple of other players on Master. Your K/D ratio is on the line, your pride is on the line, and your rating is on the line. …Flow4 min readFlow4 min read
May 9, 2022Metacognition: To know thyself is the beginning of wisdomIf you lack the knowledge to answer correctly, you also probably lack the knowledge to access your answers, which we are usually unaware of. “I did the test well, but I still didn’t get a high score”, almost everyone at one point in their school journey (or not 🙄). …Improvement5 min readImprovement5 min read