We put too much weight on gut judgements, and too little weight on evidence — We only sometimes take into account the information that is available and within our reach in decision-making processes. This behavior happens because behavioral biases are often influencing us. Heuristics are mental shortcuts, very useful in quick decision-making processes. But they become a problem when they lead us to focus on…

The never-ending story about Human-Machine relationship — In early October, the world was surprised by the tragic news that 47-year-old illustrator Kim Jung Gi had suddenly passed away. Kim was known for his complex drawings, with unusual perspectives and which he created without even making a sketch beforehand. …

The power of building and controlling the virtual environment — The metaverse is still a continuity of the internet and the various existing interactions, such as social networks and games. It precedes the much-announced Meta initiative, as it is present in previous proposals — such as Second Life — and in several competitions and virtual environments that have existed for…

It is more relevant than you think — When discussing success in professional life, we always mention two variables: talents/skills and willingness to continue learning and developing (lifelong learning). There is no doubt about the importance of both in managing a career. However, another variable rarely enters as a protagonist when we think about a professional journey. People…

The old question of quantity versus quality — I was born in 1980. At that time, TVs were a luxury item in many middle-class homes. Landlines were even rarer. Computers connected all over the world, at most a futuristic madness from the cartoon “The Jetsons.” Even so, we can believe that the sensation (anguish?) of the current times…

A Reflection on Farewells and Immortality — Do you hear the voice of a loved one? Or do you wish to have that conversation that didn’t happen with a person who is gone? How much would you give to hear again that story told by your mother or grandmother while your eyes were heavy with embarking on…

There’s still time to not be late — The warning does not come from me, but from a recent McKinsey study. Already in the opening, there is the message: “The quantum computing ecosystem is expanding and emerging business use cases promise to create significant value for the business world. That is if executives prepare now.” The accelerated advances…

The benefits can be enormous — Metaverse is a hot topic at the moment, thanks not only to the change of name of the company behind Facebook to Meta but also due to the launch of the Horizon platform in 2021. It is a virtual reality environment capable of exploring new corporate dynamics. Although the general…

It’s coming, dear friends! — The Quantum Internet will be much faster than the current one. In it, everything will travel much faster than the speed of light. It will also be hack-proof. But these are very simplistic attributes in the face of what she will be. With it, or through it, based on the…