Feb 16, 2021An Unacceptable Risk of Corona Vaccine CoverageVaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. They’ve saved an uncountable number of lives. There’s no argument that we shouldn’t continue their development, and the quick turnaround on the coronavirus vaccines is a testament to how far we’ve come. …Vaccines3 min read
Published in Edaqa·Dec 13, 2020Distrust is the Biggest Problem in Germany’s Corona PolicyDuring the pandemic, the German government has behaved in questionable ways. From side-stepping the courts, to favouritism, and accepting escalating police violence. A legitimate concern over the credibility of the government places any cohesive coronavirus plan in jeopardy. …Germany3 min read
Nov 28, 2020Are lock-downs worth it?How can we answer a question rife with uncertainty and intangible impact — Is the gain of a lock-down is worth the potential cost? It’s a hotly argued point, lacking in political consensus and mired with grim considerations. We debate the science, the economy, and the intangible human condition. But how can we approach the issue sensibly, and understand the divisions it’s creating. …Coronavirus3 min read
Published in Edaqa·Nov 18, 2020Pandemic policy is inherently unfairThere’s no truth in saying “we’re all in this together” when it comes to corona policies. Inevitably, and likely unavoidably, pandemic policies hurt some more than others. Pretending that everybody must give a bit, does disservice to those that must give more. If we care to engage in proper debate…Opinion3 min read
Nov 14, 2020Vaccines take years to produce, and even if…I find it crazy that people are willing to take a coronavirus vaccine next year, or even the year after that. Unless you’re in an at-risk group for the virus, taking an experimental medicine is an illogical gamble. As a medicine, vaccines are subject to a long period of research…Diary3 min read
Published in Edaqa·Nov 12, 2020This pandemic has made me angryOf all things I’ve felt over the past months, anger has been the largest. There’s little to like about the current situation, and I’m having trouble seeing the bright spot on the horizon. I oppose much of what is being done, yet failing to find my voice. It’s been clouded…Diary3 min read
Published in Mortoray·Jul 31, 2020I Wrote an Online Escape GameAll about the puzzle game I wrote with lots of web tech for maximum entertainment value! — I’m an escape room enthusiast, some may say addict, and for the past few months I’ve been missing it. A friend of mine, a true addict with over 500 rooms to his name, started organizing online competitions. …Programming4 min read
Published in Imagination's End·Apr 8, 2020Return to Say GoodbyeTired, I nonetheless carried my pounding head home. There’s no joy in multiple transatlantic flights over a couple of days. An unreasonable panic only made it worse, cutting off the vacation end of my trip. …Fiction14 min read
Published in Saturated Words·Nov 21, 2019My smile, my love, my oceanI wish the waves would wash me away. / I take some steps, an array of memories, along the beach, where my life flows, sand hewn from the stones , long since gone away. / The stars, they touch the ocean waves, if I could walk the water way…Poetry2 min read
Published in codeburst·Oct 29, 2019How I Evaluate You in a Code InterviewProblem Solving Problem solving is the part abstract from writing code. I want to understand your process, and not just the result. This requires that you know what the problem is, and what I’ll accept as a valid solution. …Programming7 min read