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17.12 2025
№ 5

Activism Open Source Free Web

Aaron Swartz, the Boy Who Dreamed of a Free Web

8 November would have been Aaron Swartz's birthday. He was born in 1986 and left too soon, on 11 January 2013. Every time I think about him I feel that hollow that unjust losses leave behind.

6′ reading time

1,310 words

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17.12 2025
№ 4

Work Tech Work-life balance

The Great Illusion of Work-Life Balance in Tech

I've spent the last few days thinking about a conversation I overheard at a networking aperitivo.

2,400 words

Upskilling in the AI Era: Necessary, but Not Enough

I often find myself talking to HR leaders explaining their AI training needs. Courses on ChatGPT, prompt workshops, sessions on generative AI tools. And I always feel a little torn.

1,900 words

Ethics as a Compass for AI: When Human Values Become Business Value

AI is becoming part of daily life almost without our noticing. The interesting part isn't that it's a technology question—it's that it's also, increasingly, a business question.

6′ reading time

1,360 words

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17.12 2025
№ 1

Cybersecurity Industry Security

When Security Meets Industrial Reality

On 18 October I was in Bergamo for NoHat 2025, and I found myself thinking about how easy it is to live in a bubble when you work with technology.

1′ reading time

165 words

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