Predictive writing – when a computer seems to read your mind
Algorithms are getting better at predicting what we are trying to say. Continue reading Predictive writing – when a computer seems to read your mind
Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
It all started because Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was interviewing Michelle Obama in the Southbank Centre in London, and I really wanted to go. Continue reading Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods”- book review
Neil Gaiman’s epic American road trip, full of Norse gods and tricksters Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods”- book review
Phil Knight “Shoe Dog” – book review
I was just looking for an inspirational ‘can-do’ story. That’s what this book fundamentally is. Continue reading Phil Knight “Shoe Dog” – book review
Game of Thrones Season 8 – Waiting for the Finale
My predictions for the next episode Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8 – Waiting for the Finale
Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
When I finished reading this book, I looked at the world in a bemused daze… Continue reading Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
Game of Thrones Season 8: The Battle of the Queens
They’re both female, blonde, and (justifiably) very angry. Being blonde and female- I’m enjoying this showdown a lot. If only the men interfered a bit less… All hail Cersei, Queen of the Andals and the First Men. Cersei has lost what she loved the most in the past few seasons: her three children. So far her life has been the fulfillment of Maggy the Frog’s prophecy. … Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8: The Battle of the Queens
Oliver Bullough ‘s “Moneyland” – book review
I bought this book on a whim and I don’t regret it. Continue reading Oliver Bullough ‘s “Moneyland” – book review
Ryszard Kapuściński “Travels with Herodotus” (Podróże z Herodotem) – a short book essay
I wouldn’t have it in my heart to say that I could write any semblance of an impartial review of Kapuściński’s Travels with Herodotus. Here’s why: the book is wired into my very nervous system. If you’re seeking a somewhat less biased introduction to the book, by all means, have a look at the reviews : here are links to The Guardian and The New … Continue reading Ryszard Kapuściński “Travels with Herodotus” (Podróże z Herodotem) – a short book essay
James Wong’s “How to Eat Better” – book review
Wong attempts to synthesize the latest scientific studies on healthy eating. Continue reading James Wong’s “How to Eat Better” – book review
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