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Mike "Veezy" van Zandwijk on Tech, Business & Life at Large
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2025

There are 51 posts published in 2025 (this is page 5 of 6).

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Long Live the Em Dash — Death to the Semicolon

Smart glasses, bilingual mix-ups, the em dash’s jazz solo, and a two-day synchronicity trip—Mike journals a ride through thought, faith, and the rhythm of inner voice.

in 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | April 22, 2025 | 898 Words | Comment

The Zigzag of Kindness and Harvard’s Finger

Small acts of kindness can change the flow—on the road and in society. From traffic etiquette to Harvard’s quiet stand, here’s why small things matter more than we think.

in 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | April 18, 2025 | 576 Words | Comment

The Fifth State: Quantum Ripples & A Mini-Viral Moment

A journal entry on going mini-viral, Microsoft’s quantum chip, and why critical thinking isn’t just for scientists. Welcome to the rabbit hole of the Fifth State

in 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | April 16, 2025 | 548 Words | Comment

Nines on 13th Floor in ExistenZ: What If You’re the Plot Twist?

Explore simulation theory, quantum time, and reality-bending films in this mind-twisting journey that asks: what if you are the plot twist?

in 🇬🇧 in English, 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | April 14, 2025 | 939 Words | Comment

The Vase of Babel & The Quantum Omega Pattern

A mind-bending dive into quantum computing, language, AI, and perception—exploring reality through the metaphor of the Vase of Babel and the Quantum Omega pattern.

in ✨ AI, 🇬🇧 in English, 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | April 12, 2025 | 1,034 Words | 2 Comments

The Child in the Basement, the Oracle in the Cloud

Explore the hidden truths of modern systems. Dive into AI, trade wars, and ethical dilemmas shaping our world. Stay aware, stay curious.

in ✨ AI, 🇬🇧 in English, 📃 Articles, 🪖 Geopolitics | April 9, 2025 | 709 Words | Comment

Neutrality vs. Complicity: a Powerful Pencil

When does staying neutral become dangerous? One dad, six kids, and a powerful pencil trace the lines between tech, truth, and global power plays.

in 🇬🇧 in English, 📃 Articles, 🪖 Geopolitics | April 7, 2025 | 1,049 Words | Comment

When Words Fail Short

Yesterday, I found myself reflecting on something I’ve often seen but rarely paused to analyze. It started with one of those posts on social media—the kind that announces a devastating loss. You know the ones: a colleague, a third-degree connection, maybe even a friend of a friend, sharing that someone close to them has passed […]

in 🇬🇧 in English, 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind, 🪖 Geopolitics | January 28, 2025 | 833 Words | Comment

The Timing Trap: Small Delays, Big Costs

Timing isn’t just about showing up but acting at the right moment. From coffee machines to climate change, small ignored actions scale up, reminding us to act before it’s too late.

in 🇬🇧 in English, 👔 Management, 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | January 20, 2025 | 742 Words | Comment

Definition of Done: From Marriage to Mars

Mike humorously compares the flexible concept of “done” in marriage with the Definition of Done in software development. It emphasizes evolving definitions, particularly in science fiction, exploring humanity’s relationship with advanced technology and potential alien life.

in 🇬🇧 in English, 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind | January 14, 2025 | 965 Words | Comment

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