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March 30, 2022
[EXTERNAL] Tethix Pilot Challenge Journey Report: Week 4
The penultimate port of call was on the island of Practicalia, where crews proposed and evaluated solutions to their tech ethics challenges. Visit external link -
March 22, 2022
[EXTERNAL] Tethix Pilot Challenge Journey Report: Week 3
Our pilot journey in the Tethix Learning Archipelago continues with fresh observations on this unique learning experience in tech ethics. Visit external link -
March 15, 2022
[EXTERNAL] Tethix Pilot Challenge Journey Report: Week 2
The Tethix Learning Archipelago opened for travellers and diverse crews have begun their expeditions. Read this journey update for week 2 as we learn together. Visit external link -
March 8, 2022
[EXTERNAL] Tethix Pilot Challenge Journey Report: Pre-launch and Week 1
Tethix launched an entirely new way to learn about tech ethics. In this initial update, I describe the overall approach and our first week with observations for continuous improvement. Visit external link -
March 8, 2021 · Reading time: 2 min
Looking for women in tech every March 8
I don’t have to look at my calendar to know that March 8 – also known as International Women’s Day – is approaching. In the days leading to this holiday, I usually get requests from journalists to comment on the position of women in the IT industry. Is the situation improving? Read more -
September 17, 2019 · Reading time: 6 min
Here’s why your country doesn’t have a Silicon Valley — and that’s ok
It’s not uncommon for cities or regions to publicly profess their plans for building the next Silicon Valley in their backyard. We’re heavily investing in “startup ecosystems” around the world but rarely do we stop to ponder the hidden assumptions of Valley-style startups. Are these high risk, wi...Read more -
January 14, 2019 · Reading time: 7 min
Common excuses for not talking to your customers — and how to get over them
As a startup founder, you know you should be talking to your customers more. Every startup book you’ve read is full of examples of how customer feedback has helped shape the products you now love using every day. You understand this on an intellectual level yet when it comes to actually getting o...Read more -
July 21, 2016 · Reading time: 3 min
The media is way more dangerous than Pokémon GO: musings on newsworthiness
# of TV interviews I gave in the last week about Pokémon GO: 3 Read more -
July 13, 2016 · Reading time: 11 min
Why is Pokémon GO such a big hit NOW?
Pokémon GO probably needs little introduction. It’s a location-based AR game that is spreading around the world like wildfire. In less than a week, it managed to attract more active users than Tinder and is even surpassing Twitter in the US. The time spent in the app is off the charts, and it’s n...Read more -
February 1, 2016 · Reading time: 4 min
A week with 5 different personal trackers: how accurately do they count steps?
This is a questions I often hear when people find out that I wear a small army of personal trackers 24/7. And what’s the point of being a self-appointed guinea pig if you can’t do fun little experiments on your own quantified self, right? Read more -
January 25, 2016 · Reading time: 14 min
How do we go from sensors to making sense? (Part 3)
There is no escaping sensors that monitor your activity. They’re already in your smartphone and slowly taking over our buildings, cars and more. And there are countless apps that can help you monitor everything that isn’t already automatically tracked by your smartphone. Read more -
January 18, 2016 · Reading time: 9 min
The wearables and apps I use for self-tracking (Part 2 appendix)
As part of my quantified self series, I also wanted to share a list of tools that I’ve used for an extended period of time in the past couple of years to track my activity, sleep and more. I often get asked about differences among trackers and for buying recommendations, so I’ve also included a s...Read more