We wanted to reward one of our former employees — a middle-aged woman with four children, the youngest still living at home. She had worked for us for more than two years, so we knew her Achilles heel well: even though she never had a penny left three days before payday, she always found ways … Continue reading A good deed never goes unpunished

Wishing all my American relatives, friends, and everyone celebrating a wonderful Independence Day. May your day be filled with joy, good company, and a moment to reflect on freedom and the things that matter most. Stay safe and enjoy the celebrations! 🇺🇸

Whenever I tell someone we drive a Tesla, I almost always get that knowing little murmur: “Ah, you belong to that cult.” At first I used to defend our choice by explaining that we live in central Stockholm and wanted to future-proof ourselves against coming regulations. Three years later, I’m simply tired of the snide … Continue reading Tired of the Tesla Cult Comments

One consequence of Tesla’s Robotaxi that perhaps wasn’t the main intention is that it genuinely improves personal safety — especially for women. While the statistical risk of being assaulted or raped in an Uber, Lyft, or traditional taxi is low in percentage terms, the absolute numbers are disturbingly high. Uber alone reported over 5,000–6,000 cases … Continue reading An Unexpected Benefit of Robotaxi

The 2026 World Cup continues to deliver surprises. Morocco has once again shown impressive strength in the group stage, Senegal has delivered solid results, Ecuador has taken unexpected points against bigger nations, and Paraguay showed real resilience despite losing to Norway. It makes you wonder: have the traditional powerhouses, packed with secure, highly-paid superstars who … Continue reading The 2026 World Cup – Established Stars vs. Players with Everything to Prove?

Both in Palermo and its charming coastal suburb Mondello, it has become common to skip the physical menu and scan a QR code at the table instead. My best friend had checked the restaurant’s official website beforehand. But when we sat down and scanned the QR code at our table, we discovered something interesting: the … Continue reading QR Codes and Surveillance Capitalism – First Observations from Sicily

Mastercard has built its own permissioned blockchain called the Multi-Token Network (MTN). The goal is not to replace the traditional banking system, but to become the central infrastructure that connects it with blockchain technology, stable coins, and tokenized assets. They want to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper, enable 24/7 settlement, and support tokenized deposits. … Continue reading Mastercard and Visa Are Not Trying to Kill the Banks – They’re Trying to Own the Future

Around the world, more and more places are integrating nursing homes with preschools. And honestly — this might be one of the smartest and most beautiful decisions made in a very long time. The elderly get joy, purpose, and daily contact with small children. The toddlers get to be seen, loved, and learn that older … Continue reading One of the Best Ideas in Modern Times

I genuinely don’t understand the endless obsession with how much money Elon Musk has. Almost every day I see someone ranting about how “no one should be allowed to be that rich.” Fair enough. But let’s look at what he actually does with it. He reinvests enormous amounts into companies that try to solve massive … Continue reading Why Are People So Obsessed With Elon Musk’s Money?

The strike against Tesla is now the longest in modern Swedish history. And even though IF Metall is one of the world’s wealthiest trade unions, they should be looking for every possible off-ramp. Perhaps they already are. Their credibility has taken a serious hit after it emerged that they tried to circumvent Swedish labour laws … Continue reading Can IF Metall Find a Graceful Way Out of the Longest Strike in Swedish History?