When someone asks what I do, I naturally answer that I work in the IT industry. I usually add that despite this (or perhaps because of it?), I remain highly skeptical of many tools and gadgets that IT provides us. For quite some time now, I've been interested in the impact of social networks on … Continue reading Wychowanie przy ekranie – Quick Review
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Ultra-Processed People – Quick Review
He Read This Book, and His Wife Hated Him! I gave myself permission to use this somewhat clickbait, humorous title because… who knows, it might really happen. These days, I’m annoyingly picky when I go shopping. A year ago, I read Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé with great interest. More recently, I picked up Ultra-Processed … Continue reading Ultra-Processed People – Quick Review
Nexus. A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI – Quick Review
The "hype" around AI isn’t fading, and there’s no indication that it ever will. This is not a passing trend or a short-lived novelty that quickly fades away. The development of machine learning, algorithms, and artificial intelligence is shaping countless aspects of our lives, including how we work. Recently, I read a book by Yuval … Continue reading Nexus. A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI – Quick Review
Bullshit Jobs. A Theory – Quick Review
In recent days, I finished reading Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber, and I must say—it truly shocked me. Right from the beginning, the book hits hard with a survey showing that a significant portion of people… hate their jobs and consider them utterly pointless, contributing nothing meaningful to the world. The anthropologist initially … Continue reading Bullshit Jobs. A Theory – Quick Review
The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough – Quick Review
Recently, I read "The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More" from Thomas Curran, and I must admit, it left a profound impact on me. It resonated deeply because it brought to light a problem I've struggled with for years, whether consciously or not: perfectionism.If you think perfectionism … Continue reading The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough – Quick Review