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  It is interesting to realise how closely connected we are to the human groups that lived before us. Human evolution was not a simple line from one species to another. Different hominin groups lived at the same time. They met, mixed, and had children together. Their DNA is still present in many people today. Neanderthal DNA is part of our genetic heritage. Denisovan DNA is too. This is not only an idea: scientists can measure it in human DNA. That is what made me interested in this subject. Over the past few months, I have explored the story of human origins. I tried to use scientific videos as much as possible, instead of relying only on simplified timelines or popular articles. The more I read, the more I understood that the story is fascinating, but not simple. Dates can change when new evidence is found. Research teams do not always agree on how to understand the same evidence. Some facts often shared online are incomplete, outdated, or wrong. I also want to be clear about how...

Over the last few years, I’ve seen the same pattern again and again. The agile movement helped me a lot. It pushed me to focus on real outcomes for users, and on changes that are clear and valuable for buyers. Product management brings the whole picture and structures the discovery phase. From a product marketing point of view, it became easier to speak about pains and benefits in simple terms. But with executives, something was still missing.  At first, I spoke about process. Then I tried to speak about “value”. Every time it was too long, too fuzzy, and it didn’t really land. I did not have a short, clear way to explain why a product decision mattered in a language that made sense for executives.  That’s why Rich Mironov’s talk “ Crafting business cases that win ” at Productized conference really connected with me. He starts from a very clear point: most executives do not care about our backlogs, frameworks, or internal product practices. They care about revenue this quart...

AI is rapidly changing the way we work, creating a new generation of professionals who can make a real difference. According to Andrew Ng, a leading AI expert and founder of DeepLearning.AI, we can expect to see many more high-impact roles emerge across various industries, all thanks to AI. In software development, AI-assisted coding is rapidly gaining traction. Here's a snapshot of key milestones: - 2021: Introduction of GitHub Copilot in June, marking a significant advancement in AI coding assistance. - 2022: General availability of GitHub Copilot in June. - 2024: WindSurf and Cursor emerge as powerful AI-assisted coding tools, combining advanced features and gaining popularity among developers. - Late 2024: Senior developers report a 20% boost in efficiency with AI coding tools; - March 2025: A GitHub survey reveals that 97% of developers are utilizing AI coding tools at work; Google CEO Sundar Pichai discloses that over 25% of new code at Google is AI-generated; - 2027 Pro...

May 2025 be a year of simplicity and a return to what truly matters. Wishing you joy, energy, and vitality for this year of ecological and societal transition.

LinkedIn is great for professional networking, but where can you have conversations with different people on a wider range of topics? I joined Twitter in 2008, later than many of my peers. Initially, it served as a platform for personal intellectual growth, offering pleasant exchanges focused primarily on computer science, human organisation, design and product management. But the growing awareness of climate issues changed everything. Anger became the dominant tone, and I found myself missing a more constructive environment. I don't want to spend my days in a world full of anger. In search of a new wave of self-improvement and more balanced discussions, I've made the move to: https://bsky.app/profile/lookingforanswers.me  I look forward to connecting with you there for more diverse and enriching conversations.

  I recently watched a video titled " What’s a Monoculture? How Artists Are Bigger and Smaller Than Ever " on YouTube, which got me thinking about the shift from music monoculture to silos. This change has significantly impacted how we consume and experience music today. Monoculture and Silos: - Monoculture: This refers to a shared cultural experience where a few artists or pieces of content dominate the global scene. This was more prevalent during the MTV era when music videos and a few popular artists shaped the music landscape. - Silos: In contrast, silos represent the fragmented nature of modern media consumption. Different groups of people are exposed to different content based on their preferences, leading to a more personalized but less universally shared experience.   How Did This Happen? Here is a timeline of the last 70 years of modern music to illustrate this shift: Pre-MTV Era (1950s-1980s): - Music was primarily consumed through radio, records, and live...

A few years ago someone told me about the carbon footprint, with a target of 2 tonnes per person. This influencer listed a few ways I could reduce my global footprint. Since then I have changed a few things in my life to reduce my carbon footprint. I have made my home colder, eaten less meat, cycled to work, driven less, shared car journeys and used green transport. In reality, nothing really changes as I still drink wine and beer, eat cheese and exercise.😋 Last summer I went to a local music festival and someone was talking about the carbon footprint of art. But I had never thought about the carbon footprint of art before, and it really came to my mind with the U2 concert series that started at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The visuals of the concert are amazing . But it made me think again about the carbon footprint of art. So I decided to get an average idea of the carbon emissions of the U2 concert from the travel of the attendees. When I compared this with the annual CO2 emissions of ...