In a cozy, unassuming sector of the Milky Way, on a blue-green planet strikingly similar to Earth, lived Arthur Newton, a 42-year-old software developer and father of two young girls. Arthur’s life, though seemingly routine, was a blend of digital landscapes and playful chaos. His long-standing intrigue with Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” […]
Author: Marek Foss
I graduated Oxford University Computing Laboratory in 2008 and since then have been a full-stack lead on many projects, in different technologies. Myself, I like to code in Perl, Solidity and JavaScript, run on Debian & Nginx, design with Adobe CC & Affinity and work remotely, but overall I always do whatever gets the job done. I like to learn new things all the time!
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Nature of Capitalism
Capitalism, often considered a product of human invention, might not be as detached from the natural world as one might think. Delving deeper, we can discern striking parallels between the principles governing our market-driven economies and the laws steering life in the wild. Let us uncover the intricate ways in which nature and capitalism mirror […]
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War is for losers
Destruction is easy. You can kill an insect with your fingers. You can squash an ant with your foot. You can pull out a flower. Cut down a tree. Burn down a land. Kill its people. Destruction is easy. Conquest is easy. Try creating an insect. You cannot. Try bringing an ant to life. You […]
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Czym jest Wiara?
Wiara jest pojęciem, które od wieków ma kluczowe znaczenie dla ludzkiego życia. Jest źródłem pocieszenia, nadziei i inspiracji dla ludzi z różnych środowisk. Wiara jest głęboko osobistym przekonaniem że coś, czego nie można udowodnić ani zobaczyć, istnieje. Jest to wiara w coś, co jest poza zasięgiem ludzkiego zrozumienia i jest czymś wyjątkowym dla każdej osoby. […]
As technology advances, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly prominent aspect of our lives. One of the most significant developments in recent years is the rise of AI-generated content, particularly articles written by ChatGPT. This language model developed by OpenAI has demonstrated its ability to produce high-quality content across a range of subjects, sparking widespread […]
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Zero Sum Games are for Losers
Zero-sum games are those in which the gains of one player are exactly offset by the losses of another. In other words, the total benefit to all players is constant, and any gain by one player necessarily comes at the expense of another player. These games are often portrayed as highly competitive and cutthroat, with […]
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Greta Thunberg sounds right, but
Greta Thunberg, a young environmental activist, has captured the world’s attention with her passionate speeches about the urgent need to address climate change. Her message is clear: we must take action to reduce carbon emissions and prevent the catastrophic consequences of global warming. However, there are some aspects of her arguments that are based on […]
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I Feel Offended That You Feel Offended
In recent years, there seems to be a growing number of topics that are considered offensive, inappropriate, or taboo. With the rise of social media and an increased focus on political correctness, people are more vigilant than ever about avoiding offense. While it is important to respect the feelings and experiences of others, this trend […]
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What is Faith?
Faith is a concept that has been central to human life for centuries. It has been the source of comfort, hope, and inspiration for people of all walks of life. Faith is a deeply personal belief in something that cannot be proven or seen. It is a belief in something that is beyond the reach […]
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Divisive Tactics in Marketing
Consumer electronics companies are constantly battling to gain market share, and they use various tactics to win over customers. One of the most effective way is to create a sense of division among consumers, pitting one brand against another. This strategy is what I call divisive marketing, and it is often used in the consumer […]