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Mike "Veezy" van Zandwijk on Tech, Business & Life at Large
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Saying Yes to One is a No to Many

Saying yes means saying no to many other things. A story of GPS mix-ups, family logistics, and the deeper meaning behind volunteering at a kids’ soccer club.

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The Great Upload

A Dutch dad reflects on slang, digital legacies, AI-powered journaling, and the philosophical comedy of TV series Uploadโ€”all before his morning coffee.

in โš™๏ธ Tech, โœจ AI, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind, ๐Ÿชฝ Trust | May 23, 2025 | 733 Words | Comment

From The Valley to The Hague

Why I’m lifelogging from The Hague: reflections on AI hardware, global tech power, and why we need our own answers beyond Silicon Valley.

in โš™๏ธ Tech, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿ”ฐ The Hague, ๐Ÿช– Geopolitics | May 22, 2025 | 1,044 Words | Comment

Context Is the Killer App

What if AI could finally understand your life across apps, screens, and senses? Dive into the real promiseโ€”and perilโ€”of contextual intelligence.

in โš™๏ธ Tech, โœจ AI, ๐Ÿ“ƒ Articles, ๐Ÿ” Privacy | May 21, 2025 | 1,105 Words | Comment

The Farmer, the Footage, and the Fallout

A scooter crash, family conflict, and an old parable intertwine in this reflective journal entry on timing, truth, and tech.

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Rammed by a Scooter, Saved by the Context

A scooter crash outside my house led to unexpected reflections on AI amulets, smart glasses, memory, and the cost of context. Here’s what really matters.

in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 19, 2025 | 857 Words | Comment

Game On or Game Over: Saved Progress Not Found

A father-son chat sparks deep questions about AI amulets, simulation theory, and the urgent need for digital sovereignty in an entangled world.

in โš™๏ธ Tech, โœจ AI, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿช– Geopolitics, ๐Ÿชฝ Trust | May 18, 2025 | 938 Words | Comment

Forgetful Friday and the Cheese-Stick Paradox

Three things I forgot before 9 AM, one capitalist metaphor, and a hopeful glimpse into the voice-enabled future of Microsoft 365 Copilot.

in โœจ AI, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 16, 2025 | 432 Words | Comment

Smart Wedding Rings and the Flexing Art of AI-Free

From buffet philosophies to smart rings and AI debatesโ€”Mike explores the tools, habits, and puns that shape our lives, one LinkedIn scroll at a time.

in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 14, 2025 | 245 Words | Comment

The Xennial Halfway Point: 48 in a World of Transformations

A Xennial reflects on subtle yet profound personal change, aging, tech shifts, and loveโ€”on his quietly meaningful 48th birthday.

in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 13, 2025 | 912 Words | Comment

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  • Data, Dates & Disillusions: A Memoir in Three LivesJune 4, 2025
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  • Eyes Wide Open: The Paradox of Privacy in a Smart WorldMay 29, 2025
  • Roundabouts, Ray-Bans, and the WestlandMay 28, 2025

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  1. Prompted Streams & the Mandela Effect of Memory
  2. Inference in the Dark: Apollo 13 and the Missing Link in AI
  3. IBM Punch Cards and the Machinery of the Holocaust
  4. My 5 Tech Predictions That Missed the Moment
  5. The Arrival Mind Paradox: AI plus Cybersecurity
  6. The Spy Within Me: A Thriller from the Field
  7. My article in Techzine: Survival of the fittest
  8. My interview in AGConnect: Hackathons are a technical carnaval
  9. My article on hybrid work in ChannelWeb
  10. Captivate Like Spielberg: Consulting as a Sci-Fi Storyteller

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