Category: Philosophie

there is a German saying: “only the Genius rules (one’s own or others) chaos” imho this is wrong, if one was a genius, there would be no chaos in the first place it would be “as perfect as possible” aka […]

always the positive first, what wordpress does nicely: [+] it allows users to (more or less) EASILY publish content [+] timely updates are provided [+] in 2024 self hosting wordpress is still possible (but they REALLY want users to use […]

Let me be frank. Once upon the time, was a Windows user. Then was happy to have to use OSX for a transition to GNU Linux. But once on GNU Linux (Debian) do not miss neither Windows nor OSX at […]

Paying taxes is no fun Paying taxes double and tripple is even less fun. Because let’s face it: when buying a pair of NEW shoes in Germany the average German Joe already pays at least 19% MwSt. plus the income […]

the best technology – does nothing – without a good human culture

“the internet”, “wifi”, all “electronic communication via air and wires” As with all new technologies, Einstein was hopeful, that this new technology will be used for good to bring peace by better understanding between nations and individuals alike. Of course […]

if you are in control of all the details, stress becomes “just a lot of work” because you pay attention to the details, others might not it also means: if the program was written by you 1) you know what […]

Open Source is about enabling users “Amazon, Microsoft, Google” and the White House, want to help make Open Source more secure… https://www.golem.de/news/openssf-150-millionen-us-dollar-sollen-open-source-absichern-2205-165382.html https://www.golem.de/news/openssf-linux-foundation-will-security-praxis-vereinheitlichen-2008-150036.html src of src: “White House OSS Mobilization Plan” 2022: https://openssf.org/blog/2022/05/11/testimony-to-the-us-house-committee-on-science-and-technology/ 2020: “The OpenSSF is a cross-industry collaboration […]

update: there is indeed a small screw missing from the angle grinder: Ersatzteilinformation: part detailed information: 1603300016 Sachnummer:  1603300016 Beschreibung: Sechskantmutter DIN-Text:  M7, SW10 Preis * 1,04  €* Preisgruppe 11 * Alle Preise inkl. Mehrwertsteuer zzgl. Versandkosten Always say something […]

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the positive vision (always start with something positive) if big data about every keystroke every step we make (the police: every step you make) algorithms determine how mankind will live and thus: technology is “neutral” until it is used for […]

in short: humans per default, without an education might just be “better” apes. Some parts of mankind behave very primitive and clearly show no signs of higher intelligence or education. The troubles start, when the tools become more and more […]

computers are no way perfect: the rise of the machines: who is scared of killer robots? who is scared of doctors, judges and police blindly trusting in AI and computer output? “we are driving in (heavy) rain right now with […]

first some praise: the maintainers of grub did their best they could to bring about a great piece of software, no doubt about that. the question is: could less be more? when Greg Kroah-Hartman suggested to get rid of the […]

All SmartPhones are spies! that’s why Merkel keeps the Nokia from 1995 (even if that device is spied on as well, because it can not end2end encrypt sms or phone calls (*FAIL*! X-D)) Putin does not have a mobile phone […]

this age of mass surveillance… … who is observing “the observers”? Orwell left one final warning: 1984: “don’t let it happen” (alternative version) this is a “backup of the backup” that archive.org has taken from theorwellreader.com (offline since 2019) src: […]

this age of mass surveillance… … who is observing “the observers”? guess with it-security and internet-security (internet = roads, cars = computers that users use every day) it is like with real-life-security – there is no 100% security. all users […]

scroll down and behave! (slaves of digital dictatorships) short version summary of 1984: short version: 1984 needs to be avoided at any cost. because: it is evil. (Google did not drop it’s motto “don’t be evil” for nothing) in essence: […]

As with all hot debated topics: Linus Torvald’s “show me the source” in this case, the source of one’s informations (always give the source!) is IMPORTANT for the information’s credibility. It is absolutely vital in science to give all sources […]

update: “The sale was met with significant opposition since it involved the transfer of what is viewed as a public asset to a private equity investment firm.[45] In late January 2020, ICANN halted its final approval of the sale after […]

how can everyone help? Musk: talk about it! 🙂 spread the news! set the focus! cognitive disconnectedness between governments and science: the non-sustainability mess Let’s face it… the fossil fuel powered steam engine economy … once started… is very hard […]

what IT can learn from nature: (src) mostly US users affected. Big Business: Big Companies and Big Money can afford Big Staff to maintain and secure their products, but they also provide Big Infrastructure (AWS, Office) and thus a single […]

Capitalism inspires the short sighted incentives. But trust and honesty is key in long term relationships. So for a short period of time – some dishonest people might enjoy the benefits – but in the end – it comes home […]

don’t be evil “Google controls about 62% of mobile browsers, 69% of desktop browsers, and the operating systems on 71% of mobile devices in the world. 92% of internet searches go through Google and 73% of American adults use YouTube. […]

EPSON LQ-870 needle printer is one fine example that sustainable long lasting durable hardware IS POSSIBLE! EVEN WITH PRINTERS! Next to it stands a Brother 6490CW, a pretty heavy piece of ink jet machinery (feels like 15kg) with a software […]

as far as i understood the “string theory” and also Einstein’s Theory is that on the smallest building blocks Matter = is actually = Energy, in “string theory” this energy is resembled as a vibrating string, if it vibrates in […]

is when one’s life depends on (especially when closed) source code that one has not written oneself.

Thanks! thanks to all the contributors of open source soft- and hardware and people that share their knowledge online for free 🙂 i hope/think that better technology could possibly also change humans to the better… freely sharing information surely does […]

a sofa/couch: considered “completely normal” in Japan and called: “Inemuri,” the Japanese Art of Taking Power Naps at Work, on the Subway, and Other Public Places a table socker table! (2:2, 1:2, 2:1, max 4 players) alternatives: this would be […]