Archive for the “Rant” category
We know the world is lost.
by Dries De Roeck on January 6, 2016
Out of all ‘2015 year ending’ posts, the closing paragraph in the tale of tales one stuck with me most. I can totally relate to this, and really look forward to their work in the days, months and weeks to (…)
Bye 14, hi 15!
by Dries De Roeck on January 27, 2015
Continuing what I started in 2012 (13) (14), it is once again time to look back and forward. The past year has been rather turbulent, the year ahead holds a lot of (uncertain) potential… 2014, the year in which I thought (…)
A neo-luddite internet of things
by Dries De Roeck on September 24, 2014
Over the last weeks I have been wondering what my (personal?) issue is related to all the internet of things, connected products, networked objects, etc… I see popping up allover the place. Very little connected products seem to be able to (…)
That PhD story
by Dries De Roeck on June 23, 2014
Most people that follow me in the social media bubble will probably already be aware, but for those that aren’t up to speed yet: my PhD is no more. And so the PhD journey ends in a rather unfortunate manner. (…)
Bye 13, hi 14
by Dries De Roeck on February 4, 2014
Last year I posted a list of things that I saw probable to happen in 2013 and reflected upon 2012. Time to revisit and add/change for the coming year; 2013, the year in which I thought I would: will make a working little (…)
RE: Apps and community
by Dries De Roeck on February 3, 2014
In May 2012, I wrote a post which originated from my frustration about apps moving towards in-app purchases. Today, I noticed this tweet by @chrisoshea : "How In-app Purchases Has Destroyed The Industry" http://t.co/3awnNvRZA2 (how EA wrecked Dungeon Keeper) — Chris (…)
Couple of quotes
by Dries De Roeck on January 29, 2014
Some quotes I have lying around or pinned up to a wall; “Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it.” — Willy Wonka (1971) “But between the mind and the hand the relationship (…)
Next generation alchemy
by Dries De Roeck on October 14, 2013
It was @bosmet who, on a pretty default weekday, told me something along the lines of “in fact, you remind me of an alchemist”. That statement got me thinking back to previous discussions I’ve had with @buskruit, @anner and @wimkonings (…)
My first days with iOS7, summarised.
by Dries De Roeck on September 23, 2013
Humanity
by Dries De Roeck on April 30, 2013
After writing the past two posts, I was reminded about the great dictator speech. Which still holds a lot of value, and points out some very up to date topics of today’s social fabric.