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Mike "Veezy" van Zandwijk on Tech, Business & Life at Large
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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 Upload—all before his morning coffee.

in ⚙️ Tech, ✨ AI, 📔 Journail, 🤯 Mike's Mind, 🪽 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 ⚙️ Tech, 📔 Journail, 🔰 The Hague, 🪖 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 promise—and peril—of contextual intelligence.

in ⚙️ Tech, ✨ AI, 📃 Articles, 🔏 Privacy | May 21, 2025 | 1,105 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 ⚙️ Tech, ✨ AI, 📔 Journail, 🪖 Geopolitics, 🪽 Trust | May 18, 2025 | 938 Words | Comment

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.

in ⚙️ Tech, 🇬🇧 in English, 📃 Articles, 🪽 Trust | December 17, 2024 | 872 Words | Comment

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.

in ⚙️ Tech, 🇬🇧 in English, 📃 Articles, 🕶️ Metaverse, 🪽 Trust | October 5, 2024 | 930 Words | Comment

Digital Locksmiths: When’s the Last Time You Paid for Keys?

A witty and critical look at how SSL certificates are sold, comparing them to real-world house keys — full of personality and practical insights on digital security.

in ⚙️ Tech, 📃 Articles, 🕸️ Marketing, 🤯 Mike's Mind | February 7, 2008 | 541 Words | Comment

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