Lifelong learning
Lifelong learning
When I studied in Amsterdam I was fascinated by a lady of 78 years old who worked in front of our class on her master degree in law. She didn’t have to work anymore and she didn’t have to prove herself any longer. But still she wanted to obtain her master degree in law. Just out of curiosity and her internal motivation to explore. Continue reading “Lifelong learning”
All roads lead to Rome
All roads lead to Rome
The European E-roads were developed based on the ideal to connect the previous enemies after World War II. The idea was that when you connect countries with each other, it will promote peace. However, Europe is still separated. Shouldn’t our idealism be replaced by realism?
The energy of habits
The energy of habits
Due to the expansion of datacenters we need more and more energy. Energy can be taken environmentally friendly via windmills or solar panels, but this is not enough. In order to have enough energy in the future we shouldn’t have to limit ourselves only on the ways of getting energy. More importantly, we need to be able to transport it to the right places, according to the specialists. What can we do to make sure we have enough energy available in the future?
The right to be forgotten…
The right to be forgotten…
This week many companies are working to finalize everything in order to apply to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as this set of EU laws come into effect on May 25th. Having the GDPR in place makes it easier for EU citizens to understand how companies are using personal data. One of the articles is focused on the right to erasure, also called the right to be forgotten. But: Is it possible to be forgotten? Do you want to be forgotten? and How will it feel to be forgotten?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
A couple of weeks ago I went with a friend of mine to the hospital. We had an appointment at two o’clock and were just a couple of minutes before at the reception of that particular section. We just sit down to start waiting when the doctor came in as it was her turn. I was waiting in the waiting room till she was finished and was looking at all kinds of surprised faces of people who walked in and sometimes didn’t even had a chance to put down their jacket as the doctor came saying it’s their turn. As the doctor said: we are running ahead of time.
My summer office
My summer office
Summer in the city, it’s summer in the city. I cannot get that song out of my mind after a couple of days having beautiful weather and the opportunity I took to work outside. You can work nowadays anytime, everywhere. Sounds luxury, or not?
Down to earth
Down to earth
When searching for a definition of down to earth you’ll find phrases like with no illusions or pretensions or words like practical, realistic, simple in style and straightforward. Who actually saw the documentary Down To Earth knows that it is much more than that.
Once upon a time
Once upon a time
You might remember the time that your mam and dad were telling you fairytales before you went to sleep. These bed-time stories were not only for fun, they could also inspire and teach us things about good and bad. Story-telling can entertain, inspire and motivate others no matter at what age. So how can we use it in our professional life?
Let it go
