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Zit Happens: Ramblings Through a Video Shoot

From a rogue zit to quantum questions, join Mike behind the scenes of a corporate AI video shootโ€”and discover why rambling might just be the ultimate human interface.

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in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 26, 2025 | Comment

Curiosapiens: What Your Favorite Scientists Reflect

Five dads, one playground question: who’s your favorite scientist? A reflection on Penrose, Hoffman, Leeuwenhoek, and what our scientific heroes reveal about us.

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in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿ”ฌ Science, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 25, 2025 | Comment

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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in ๐Ÿ‘” Management, ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 24, 2025 | Comment

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.

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in โš™๏ธ Tech, โœจ AI, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind, ๐Ÿชฝ Trust | May 23, 2025 | 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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in ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 20, 2025 | Comment

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.

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

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

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

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

Can You See What You Canโ€™t Name?

Mike reflects on emotion, language, and perception โ€” from EV plugs theft and Gen Alpha slang to a childโ€™s fears and the blue we canโ€™t name.

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in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | May 12, 2025 | Comment

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