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Posted by Verarius | 03.01.2025
Last December, I marveled at the vibrant warmth of Mexico, one of my favorite places on the Earth. This year, I found myself amidst the vibrant chaos of Indonesia – a land of smiles, seeming contradiction, and surprising lessons. Similar to my last adventure, I couldn’t help noticing a few particularities and refreshing attitudes that inspire me to reflect and incorporate them into my own behaviors. Perhaps these insights will resonate with you as well?...
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Posted by Verarius | 20.12.2024
As we are coming to a complete still-stand around the year-end, I thought it would be a high time for another book recommendation. I also thought it could be a good idea to spark the ever-shortening days with an entertaining read, which also has a couple of layers – like a good cake. By the virtue of a funny coincidence, there is a great book I have recommended to a couple of awesome people lately, who are dear to my heart and who I secretly envy as they will be savoring this lush and delicious fruit for the first time. The book in question is “Murder Mindfully,” which has recently been adapted for a TV series. This makes me advocate for reading it even stronger – preferably before you watch the series and enjoy an incredible soundtrack....
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Posted by Verarius | 06.12.2024
I find December a fascinating month! First off, it always lets me feel the relativity of time on my own skin (and sometimes makes it crawl). Every year I have a strong feeling and an ever-growing suspicion that time flows differently in December: it becomes noticeably more fluid, to the point of trickling between my fingers and then changing its aggregate state and evaporating all together. While this might feel frustrating at times, I also think this is a fantastic opportunity to stress-test my own routines and processes. It is also an excellent chance to destill some heuristics I have been already using unconsciously. Sharing is caring, and this humble guinea pig is eager to share its experience with you....
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Posted by Verarius | 22.11.2024
Last time talking about shadow AI, we ended not exactly on a cliff-hanger but in the middle of a vicious circle – yet I pleaded with you to hang in there! And if you're reading this, you've made it! Congratulations. Now, let's get you out of this mess....
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Posted by Verarius | 08.11.2024
Over the course of several weeks, I heard in different settings and from very different people: “Defining rules and policies for the usage of AI is a nightmare! We feel really tempted to just forbid it altogether, and then the case is closed.” Some day-dream about “making the IT guys just block it.” While hearing this, I kept having a strong sensation of déjà-vu. And then I suddenly knew why! It’s shadow economy all over again!...
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Posted by Verarius | 25.10.2024
It’s here again – Halloween is approaching, which makes it high time for a special edition! Last year, we talked about “mostly harmless” words: these friendly-sounding “It’s a funny thing, actually” phrases that prove to be powerful spells capable of opening portals between two worlds. They practically divide your reality between “business as usual” and “nightmare.” Today we shall talk about the dreadful creatures populating this ghastly reality. ...
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