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.

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.

Happy New Year: Strategic Big Rocks for 2025

Kickstart 2025 with personal strategies, big goals, and insights on Data & AI, creative projects, and investments. Discover how to win with clarity and purpose!

Belts That Bind, Belts That Free

This article explores three symbolic belts representing tension, transformation, and innovation. It emphasizes breaking negative cycles, trusting technology, and embracing collaborative progress to foster a better future.

Winter Whatnot

Mike shares his journey of renovating their home, exploring AI’s influence on storytelling, discussing ethical dilemmas, navigating publishing challenges, and reflecting on family and financial philosophies.

Woof, Woof: A Day in Sound

The post humorously explores AI’s limitations in understanding various languages and animal sounds, reflecting on the richness of human and animal communication through diverse noises and silences.

The AC/DC Product Manager on a Highway

Mike reflects on his shift from AI and Cybersecurity portfolio management to product management of four lines, creatively merging technology, storytelling, and innovation during commutes.

Beneath Crimson Skies: a Short Sci-Phi Story of Connection and Change

I love to write (short) philosophical science fiction stories which I’ve dubbed Sci-Phi. Usually I use my pen name Mikel Sablo. Or just Sablo, meaning ‘sand’ in Esperanto like ‘zand’ is in Dutch but my surname just doesn’t work well in English.

After years of silence, I recently wrote this short Sci-Phi story about connection and change in the future.

Beneath Crimson Skies

Also available on Archive.Today/nWZ3y

This story was the foundation of my essay: A World of Giving: Redefining Care and Community in a Futuristic Society

Guiding Rails and Breaking Barriers with XRAIL

Exploring XRAIL, a blend of extended reality and AI, to revolutionize leadership in education and tackle future challenges with balanced, insightful approaches.

The Glue of Bits & Bodies

AI-powered smart glasses connect digital and physical worlds, raising questions of privacy and trust, and offering Europe a key role in balancing innovation with regulation.