The Problem with this Humanoid Robot →
Marques Brownlee on the problems with 1x new humanoid robot Neo and the tendency of many companies to announce a vision and deliver something (bad) much later ...
Lorenz Seeger — Designing, building, and launching digital products.
Managing Director at diesdas.digital, working at the intersection of design, strategy, and technology. More about me →
Humanoid Robots Are Here →
If you haven’t seen the video from Figure’s latest robot yet, you should definitely do that right now. The robot takes care of household tasks like laundry, cleaning, and doing dishes, all autonomously. While it is still quite slow, it is clear that humanoid robots working for or side-by-side humans will become reality very soon.
Unity
Just as oil and water need an emulsifier to truly combine, East and West Germany still require active bridging efforts — education, dialogue, and mutual respect — to overcome divisions that persist 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Liquid Chaos: How Apple’s New Design Language Reflects an Identity Crisis
With this latest OS update featuring the new “Liquid Glass” design language, it becomes apparent that Apple is trying very hard to keep up with the competition while adding layers of visual complexity that ultimately sacrifice the user experience for aesthetic appeal.
iPhones 17 and the Sugar Water Trap →
Very compelling take on the current state of Apple: “Now, however, Apple is increasingly on the periphery, and I think that, more than anything, is what bums people out: no, Apple may not be a sugar water purveyor, but they are farther than they have been in years from changing the world.”
The Grey Areas: Why Both Hustle Culture and Dropping Out Miss the Point
We need to stop celebrating either burnout or dropout and start celebrating depth.
We’re Not Ready for Superintelligence →
If you’re working with AI, thinking about AI or just thinking about your future, you should watch Aric Floyd’s YouTube video “We're Not Ready for Superintelligence” on the AI 2027 scenario studio which you can find at ai-2027.com. It is both fascinating and terrifying and should be a topic in schools, in politics and governments around the world.
The Most Expensive Proof That AI Won’t Replace Writers
Currently reading: Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark →
amazon.deLife 3.0 by Max Tegmark explores the future of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity. It raises philosophical, ethical, and practical questions about how we can guide AI development responsibly to maximise benefits while minimising risks. Although the book was first published 2017 a lot of its themes are more relevant than ever.
Some thoughts on AI during my vacation
Most companies are failing at AI because they’re adding it to broken processes instead of rethinking everything. Here’s what I learned from stepping back and actually building with AI.
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