During 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. …

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. …

There’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…

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…

Of 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…

All 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. …

Tired, 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. …

I 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…

Problem 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. …