Denchik's life

The beach, Den Haag

I’ve developed a simple yet effective habit that has not only helped me break free from the social media spiral, but has also made me lose interest in it altogether.

For example, whenever I come across the Instagram icon, I pause and ask myself what I would genuinely enjoy doing at that moment that would bring me satisfaction and joy. It could be something as simple as going for a walk, reading a book, or even calling up a friend. By focusing on activities that bring me true fulfillment, I’ve found myself losing interest in social media, and instead, gravitating towards more meaningful pursuits.

Don’t feed robots with information

The robots are being fed information that we have no control over, and someone claims to be injecting ethical values into them without our oversight. It is possible that the information being fed to these machines is distorted or manipulated, perhaps with the intent to rewrite history and alter the truth. It is imperative that we exercise caution in this matter. While I do not suggest that we stop providing input to the robots altogether, we must ensure that we have a range of options available to us and that we are able to select the information that we deem appropriate.

“Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window.” — Steve Wozniak

The art of linocut has captured my interest and admiration.