January 6, 2026

Reading is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn about the world. One such experience has been I Deliver Parcels in Beijing over the last week. What struck me the most after I closed the phone (since I mostly read e-books on my phone and laptop) was the author Hu Anyan's simple and clear way of telling his story through the various positions and work environments he encountered. And in doing so, he depicts everyday life in China in a more clear (to me) manner.

December 10, 2025

There is this parallelization that data is the contemporary oil (which in its turn was the new gold) due to its importance to modern economies.

October 27, 2025

Two freddo espressos, five orange juices, one double cappuccino, water, two lattes without sugar. An active life. With every calendar slot filled. Sundays presumably need the most attention. Many free slots. Beware of the void!

October 23, 2025

There is something mysterious about queues. From the very beginning they start to form they tend to have their own growth dynamics, as if a hidden power that brings people together is applied.

October 17, 2025

The human body, with its internal functions and organs and systems of organs, has long served as a strong analogy to better grasp and explain concepts and mechanisms in natural sciences and technology but also in social and political spheres.