So I got access to Bard, Google’s AI. And I thought to ask it about the upcoming Greek elections which were announced today. So far so good. Up to date and pretty good summaries. But it made me suspicious, so I delved a bit deeper. The problem became apparent. Based on popular articles on the… Continue reading Google AI reveals Greek government propaganda works
Greece failed in the pandemic. And trains.
As many wonder if anything will be done to avoid another tragic train collision in Greece I can already answer this with certainty: nothing at all will change. How do I know? Because many Greeks still think we did “great” in the COVID pandemic! You can choose various metrics to measure how well a country… Continue reading Greece failed in the pandemic. And trains.
The perfect day in Santorini (you don’t need a second one)
It has featured in lists named like “Top 100 things to see in your lifetime” or equally click bait sounding titles from prestigious travel magazines. Half a volcano submerged, leaving a magically enchanting scenery which is truly breathtaking. But spending more than a day or two on Santorini is simply stupid. Here are the things… Continue reading The perfect day in Santorini (you don’t need a second one)
Apple is too lazy to be any good at anything
I enjoyed a recent Google blog analysis of the changes to advertising due to cookies being phased out. Google had tried something different, it didn’t go far enough for privacy advocates, now they are trying again. That’s life, a give and take between interested parties. Well, unless you are Apple. The Cupertino approach is to… Continue reading Apple is too lazy to be any good at anything
The biggest failure of global business
A trillion market cap is pretty impressive for a company that mainly sells to Americans. It’s not just the 8.5% global market share for computers that is pathetic. Nor the equally laughable share of global smartphones. Android is the defacto global standard, iOS is a joke. Yet for people living in Callifornia or New York… Continue reading The biggest failure of global business
One tennis player just made fools of all of us
Did Novak Djokovic really contract COVID? A simple antibody blood test would tell us. But it won’t happen. Because we failed on a global scale to curtail forgeries and tricks that render pandemic controls meaningless. How easy is it to get fake proof that you have COVID? In most countries it is the same cost… Continue reading One tennis player just made fools of all of us
Greatest of All Time: the fun game for everyone
Moving the goalposts is an excellent phrase. Religions have got away with it for centuries. And in sport, when discussing who is the greatest player of all time is how the rest of us indulge. So taking basketball as an example, and the common “LeBron James vs Michael Jordan” debate, here are a few goalposts… Continue reading Greatest of All Time: the fun game for everyone
No, I’m not burning alive: What you need to know about Greek wildfires
We have a lot of forest. Since the second world war Greece’s forest coverage has increased. I remember the first time I went walking in England with an Ordnance Survey map how shocked I was that every single tree was on the map. This would be impossible in Greece, we have a lot of wild… Continue reading No, I’m not burning alive: What you need to know about Greek wildfires
Apple would have never made a vaccine even if it could
Look at the market share. Globally Android has 73% of the mobile operating market and iOS 26%. But in Africa it is more like 83% vs 14%. Only in North America is Apple ahead. And this has repercussions which I am amazed the rest of the world puts up with. Unlike Google that tries to… Continue reading Apple would have never made a vaccine even if it could
The Greek Freak is killing the NBA: how a wonderful person is in conflict with an organization’s core values and audience expectations
“…so ….efficient!” The sportscaster was struggling to find the right words after the Bucks won the championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo had some pretty impressive stats. But other than a few blocks was he spectacular? No, of course not. He never is. Despite his unique physical gifts, the man can’t even make a cool dunk. Unless you… Continue reading The Greek Freak is killing the NBA: how a wonderful person is in conflict with an organization’s core values and audience expectations