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How Path of Exile 2 feels much like a continuation of Diablo 2 and why Diablo 4 players should certainly try it out

Took a break over the weekend to try the new game Path of Exile 2 in early release and it's hard to overstate how good it is out of the box compared to when Diablo 4 (D4) first launched. There are way less bugs and way more content.

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The Warren Buffett Indicator: A Warning Sign for the Market?

Let's face it, the global economy can be a pretty scary place. With all the talk of recession and economic downturn, it's hard not to feel a little uneasy about the future. But here's the thing: while we can't predict the future

Takeaways from James Dyson: Lessons of an Engineer

If you're anything like me, you've probably used a Dyson vacuum cleaner at some point in your life. But have you ever stopped to think about the person behind the brand? Growing up in Norfolk, England, Dyson was encouraged by his parents to think creatively and

The Hype Around Large Language Models (LLMs) - and why it is likely only part of the AGI puzzle

In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized artificial intelligence (AI), with prominent examples like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, and Meta's LLaMA making headlines worldwide. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has become a household name, demonstrating unprecedented capabilities in natural language processing and generation. Anthropic's Claude

MicroStrategy infinite money glitch? Proceed with caution

If you've been following the wild world of finance, you might have noticed that MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, seems to have stumbled upon a magic formula for making money. And I'm not talking about your run-of-the-mill, "we're crushing it in sales"

"Brainrot" and the impact of AI on human cognition

I was browsing through TechCrunch last Sunday when I stumbled upon an article that left me scratching my head. The title read "PDF-to-brainrot study tools are a strange iteration on a TikTok trend." (see https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/pdf-to-brainrot-study-tools-are-a-strange-iteration-on-a-tiktok-trend/). I had to click on it, if

The Happiness Paradox: Striking a Balance for Well-Being

Recently having read a few articles talking about the paradox of happiness, it strikes me that because expectations of happiness is relative to the environment, one cannot truly achieve happiness without first achieving inner calm and contentment. The article in The Conversation (https://theconversation.com/research-finds-countries-that-focus-the-most-on-happiness-can-end-up-making-people-feel-worse-177323) highlights an intriguing trend:

Google's Grip on Search: Is It Starting to Slip?

If you're anything like me, you've probably been using Google as your go-to search engine for as long as you can remember. But, have you noticed that things have been changing lately? Maybe you've been getting more and more frustrated with the quality of

Current state of Government Contracting

Government contracting - the practice of outsourcing specific tasks or projects to external entities - has been a staple of government procurement for decades. But in recent years, it's gotten a bad rap. And for good reason. When done poorly, government contracting can lead to a lack of

The Unaffordable Reality of Modern Housing Markets

As we navigate the complexities of modern economies, it's hard to ignore the elephant in the room: unaffordable house prices. It's a phenomenon that's affecting people from all walks of life, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. But what's driving this trend,