Enrique Dans
On the effects of technology on people, companies and society
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Sometimes, a good old-fashioned phone call is more than enough…
Sometimes, a good old-fashioned phone call is more than enough…
As we begin to see the end of the pandemic and the normalization of labor relations it’s worth thinking about the future of a habit many…
Crack down on cookies and make the internet a better place!
Crack down on cookies and make the internet a better place!
One of the most common complaints of internet users is the feeling of being spied on. In response, the New York Times is suggesting its…
How do you feel about an algorithm deciding if your startup gets funding?
How do you feel about an algorithm deciding if your startup gets funding?
I’ve been keeping an eye on the use of machine learning algorithms, particularly by venture capitalists, to make investment decisions for…
Just how real is Volkswagen’s conversion to electric vehicles?
Just how real is Volkswagen’s conversion to electric vehicles?
In the wake of 2015’s dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen’s image was sorely in need of a makeover. The company’s brutal attack on the…
Discord and Microsoft: how do you create momentum?
Discord and Microsoft: how do you create momentum?
The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is talking to Discord about acquiring the social audio company created in 2015, that has…
Can Telegram square the circle and break WhatsApp’s hold on instant messaging?
Can Telegram square the circle and break WhatsApp’s hold on instant messaging?
Squaring the circle, the task of constructing with a ruler and a compass a square that has an area equal to that of a given circle, is one…
Here’s my experience of driving an electric car for two years
Here’s my experience of driving an electric car for two years
An article in The Next Web, “Here’s how to calculate the cost of driving an EV per km (or mile)”, got me thinking that it might be…
It’s time to bring greenwashing under control
It’s time to bring greenwashing under control
The U.S. government is finalizing its strategy for measuring and reporting eco-investment or green finance, the financial activities…