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First of all, what is UX? UX stands for Users’ Experience. In other words, it is the way how the designer of a product or a service communicates with his/her users. For example, where and how the exit signs should be displayed at a train station? Another example, how should a coffee machine indicate that […]

Yesterday, in the streets of central Paris, a young lady cut into my path and almost ran into me. I stopped to avoid a human collision. She gave me the look as if she was in the right. I was in shock with a neutral look of common courtesy. Immediately afterwards, it crossed my mind […]

With the evolution of artificial intelligence, there are people that choose to ignore its existence and live like the past. It is because they are afraid that the jobs might be replaced by AI. Unfortunately, this attitude has no impact nor any bearing on the future consequences. For me, an alternative would be to acquire […]

Recently, a friend of mine called me a “hacker.” I was perplexed and asked him why. He then explained that I often find unconventional solutions, which he considers a form of “hacking.” In other words, someone who looks for alternatives when a standard solution does not work. After that explanation, I agreed with his remark […]

During my recent trip to Hong Kong, I had a few debates with some childhood friends over various subjects including religion, politics and current affairs. We sometimes had polarizing opinions and the discussion gradually turned more and more heated, risking ending up in a dispute. Even though it was fortunately not the case, the following […]

After a weekend of binge-watching a TV series, I have decided to discontinue with the series today except on the plane or train during my trips. Why am I taking it so serious? First of all, this reminded me of the same problem I had in my childhood. As a result, during my high school […]

I think sometimes we seek a solution for a single problem and then implement it too quick without really taking its side effects into consideration. For example, in January this year, after discovering that my blood glucose level was a bit too high than I would wish for, I started immediately a diet. In six […]

I was in Vienna for a long weekend. During that trip, I noticed that the Austrian empress Sissi was well admired and respected in the country. Actually, she was known for her free spirit, intelligence and courage standing up to a royal family that did not approved of her during her life. According to the […]

Last weekend, I took part in a 10-km run with some friends for charity. Fifteen minutes before the start of the event, three people were still missing. I then asked the organizer if we could call them. She replied with frustration, “I am not their mom. ALL the information was in the email to them.” […]

Recently, I have had some health concerns. If I don’t do anything, there will be some serious consequences. After the initial panic and worry, I “pulled myself together” and came to the conclusion that it was a blessing in disguise. Actually, I am at a crossroads. To put it differently, either I change my lifestyle […]