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Before Dimming a Street, Decide What Its Light Is For

October 19, 2026 The Institutionalist
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One Broken Lift Can Close an Entire Journey

October 14, 2026 The Institutionalist
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Why Two Buses Arrive Together

October 9, 2026 The Institutionalist
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Let Citizens Draft the First Version of the Law

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The Help Desk Is a Sensor, Not a Cost Centre

September 21, 2026 The Builder
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Move Beyond Raspberry Pi and Arduino: Embrace the Power of System on Chips and FPGAs
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Revolutionizing Knowledge Management with Tilemap Web Apps: From Dungeons & Dragons to Italian Palaces
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ITER engineers: the lost stars
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ITER engineers: the lost stars
The Emerging Economy of AI Agents: Who Pays, Who Gains, and Who Verifies?
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The Best AI Answer May Begin With a Question
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Synthetic Users Are Hypotheses, Not Participants
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Synthetic Users Are Hypotheses, Not Participants
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The Parting of the AI Sea

January 17, 2026 The Builder

This week’s note is exceptionally long, but for a critical reason: The GenAI Divide is not just an interesting trend; it is the absolute core of our present work and…

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From Drone Racing to Racing From Drones

December 13, 2025 The Scientist

How Hobbyists Accidentally Fueled the Future of Warfare I remember watching the highlights from the Drone Racing League years ago. Pilots, hunched over their controllers, wearing bulky goggles that transported…

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The Engine Room

November 27, 2025 The Institutionalist

The “Surprise Candidate” is a Myth. Here’s How the Machine Actually Works. Every few years, the political media complex gets to tell its favorite fairy tale. It goes like this:…

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The Great AI Disconnect: Why Enterprise “Magic Buttons” Don’t Work

November 23, 2025 The Builder

Why do so many companies fail to deploy AI, and is it because employees are using it wrong? A look into the data, strategy, and human barriers stunting the AI…

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The path to the singularity

April 19, 2025 The Scientist

The emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) has ignited considerable excitement across various technological domains, and software development is no exception 1. These sophisticated AI systems, trained on vast datasets…

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The future of work

February 14, 2025 The Institutionalist

Welcome back after a small break where we have strengthened our AI capabilities and made some adjustments to our editorial strategy. We are back with an article on the possible…

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Stone Engineering

September 26, 2024 The Scientist

The Neolithic builders of the Menga dolmen in Spain, constructed nearly 6,000 years ago, exhibited a practical understanding of physics in their construction methods, even without formal scientific knowledge .…

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A quiet place

July 20, 2024 Alkemata Workshop

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the constant noise on social media? Imagine a platform designed to prioritize listening and silence, fostering deeper, more meaningful interactions. We are currently in…

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ITER engineers: the lost stars

July 16, 2024 The Scientist

It is in the news that the ITER project is facing delays once again. This provides an opportunity to share a short anecdote from the early days of my involvement…

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Revolutionizing Knowledge Management with Tilemap Web Apps: From Dungeons & Dragons to Italian Palaces

May 18, 2024 The Builder

Introduction Tilemaps have long been a staple in the realm of tabletop gaming, particularly for Dungeon Masters (DMs) orchestrating intricate campaigns in Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). These maps allow DMs…

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Move Beyond Raspberry Pi and Arduino: Embrace the Power of System on Chips and FPGAs
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Revolutionizing Knowledge Management with Tilemap Web Apps: From Dungeons & Dragons to Italian Palaces
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ITER engineers: the lost stars
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ITER engineers: the lost stars
The Emerging Economy of AI Agents: Who Pays, Who Gains, and Who Verifies?
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