Vlad's Random Stuff

Vlad's Random Stuff

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Reactions and opinions in Sweden to Squid Game Season 2

17 Feb 2025 13 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

When Squid Game debuted on Netflix in 2021, it took the world by storm, quickly becoming the platform's most-watched show. The South Korean survival thriller, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, captivated audiences with its brutal take on capitalism, social...

Delicious news from Switzerland !

1 Sep 2024 1 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR Swiss scientists have created a sustainable chocolate-making process using the entire cocoa fruit, eliminating the need for refined sugar. This method benefits farmers, reduces waste, and could revolutionize the industry. Though more expensive,...

Why I am not going to travel with Flix Bus again

26 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

At the end of July, after coming back from my trip to Croatia and Montenegro, I sent the following email to Flix Bus customer service    Dear Madam or Sir   I am writing you the following text because my wife and I, who usually travel by Flix Bus, w...

Wait, so many people were against the Eiffel Tower?

18 Aug 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Eiffel Tower, initially criticized as an eyesore, overcame fierce opposition and evolved into a beloved symbol of Paris, showcasing how innovative designs can ultimately define a country's identity. You can read more via the Pessimist Archive...

Playing chess for the war criminals - Bobby Fischer and Milosevic's Yugoslavia

8 Aug 2024 4 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

In 1992, the world-famous chess player Bobby Fischer controversially returned to competitive chess, playing a World Championship rematch against Boris Spassky in Sveti Stefan and Belgrade, in the Federative Republic of Yugoslavia (today in Montenegro...

Some notes about Prosvjeta 240623

23 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

I want to write more about the history of Bildung and Bildungish ideas and practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina during 1890-1920. I am focusing on Prosvjeta (meaning education or enlightenment - Prosvjeta in Bosnian standard dialect, while Prosveta in...

Preliminary work - “Bildungship” through decentralization, communities and technology

8 May 2024 13 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

      TLDR: The article describes the transformative potential of decentralization and networking technologies, such as blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications (Dapps), in enabling community engagement, global citizenship, and e...

Jobs vs Wozniak about computers

7 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  The narrative surrounding Apple Inc.'s inception illustrates the divergent viewpoints of its co-founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, particularly concerning the burgeoning field of personal computing. In a pivotal moment in 1976 at the Homebrew...

The secrets of Temu

6 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

Temu, an e-commerce platform akin to Amazon, has quickly captured a significant market share since its launch in September 2022. Amassing 250 million users worldwide, including 73 million Americans, Temu processes over $1 billion in monthly sales.   ...

AI education is making progress

4 May 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, offering personalized learning and efficient administrative solutions. By overseeing online exams, AI ensures test integrity, boosting efficiency and scalability for remote competitive exams....