Reflections on current events, the digital world, and any topic I feel compelled to explore.
The French go on strike at the slightest provocation, argue about the government over lunch, and distrust whoever happens to be in charge. It is the kind of stereotype that gets mocked online. But hold it up against what keeps propaganda machines running in authoritarian states, and it starts to look like a democratic defence.
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On the bus, on the tram, in waiting rooms: everywhere, people tap their screens repeatedly, hypnotized by a game that requires neither strategy nor thought. Behind this seemingly harmless pastime lies a multi-billion-dollar industry, publishers who openly document their own retention techniques, and mechanics borrowed straight from casino design.
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Chargemap has built a community and strong data expertise. Electra has developed a large network of rapid charging stations. But the boundaries between their two business models are beginning to blur. Electra is now expanding beyond its own infrastructure, while Chargemap continues to broaden its service platform. Who will gain the upper hand? How far will each venture into the other’s territory? And which model will prevail in tomorrow’s EV charging market?
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