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Mike "Veezy" van Zandwijk on Tech, Business & Life at Large
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๐Ÿ“” Journail

Journailing is Mike’s method of turning voice memos into blog posts using AI to blend spontaneous speech with structured writing.

There are 92 posts filed in ๐Ÿ“” Journail (this is page 4 of 10).

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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