Time to read: 4 minutes Why is it that despite using context-defining platforms and communities, we often end up having multiple accounts, one for each aspect of our lives? […] continue reading »
Category: Controversial topics
Things that most people don’t talk about, actively avoid talking about, are considered taboo, or carry a heavy stigma if they’re ever mentioned. I’m not a troublemaker. I just am of Greek descent and we like to question things, discuss them and argue over them for fun (think Socrates), and generally make messes. If Socrates’ death, the illusion of democracy and the state of the Greek economy aren’t enough to convince you, come talk to me about something controversial.
Make them beautiful! Make them free! Publishers, the reading paradigm is shifting!
Time to read: 4 minutes This week, a good friend of mine is releasing a new book. I am dying to read it, and he’s already got a copy for me, which is amazing. Thing is… I’ll never carry a hardcover around now that I have a kindle to read from. And I don’t want to pay double for books […] continue reading »
Sunshine and despair: Greece is bleeding
Time to read: 4 minutes The sun is shining, the sky is the blue of postcards, and yet despair shrouds the country. People starving, begging, stealing. One retired gentleman immolated himself in April 2012, as he did not want to leave debts for his children. He saw no future for himself, his family. He was 77. My father’s age. I […] continue reading »
transport review system manifesto
Time to read: 2 minutes So last night i needed to get to soho, and thanks to the trusty CityMapper app, i knew i could grab a bus in 15min from waterloo bridge. From work to the stop, it’s less than a 5min walk, so I didn’t run. Except that when i got to the stop… Something happened. Which resulted […] continue reading »