Schrödinger's Chat
The people behind Chat Control claim that they are not breaking end-to-end encryption. At the same time, private messages on services with end-to-end encryption will
Trends
Comments on current and vintage trends that you may or may not have heard about. Things that could be of benefit to you, could affect lots of people in an adversarial way, or are just plain bizarre and comment-worthy.
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LinkedIn removes clear support for trans people
In the last week of July 2025, which also happens to be Pride week here in Stockholm, LinkedIn has changed its policy texts on what language and forms of expression is tolerated. Previous terminology that explicitly addressed offensive treatment of trans people has been removed.
Fake QR code in a car park
I often warn people about QR codes, but it's easier to understand the seriousness of these warnings when you can clearly see what
QR code hijacking can divert donations to criminals
QR codes are immensely popular but also immensely open to fraud when they are used in public spaces and forums. Hijacking donations is one example of how bad actors can take advantage of your reliance on QR codes.
Benefits and risks of synthetic video and audio
In the one-minute video below I am speaking seven languages. In truth, I can speak two of those. None of the audio is actually me
Overpowering TikTok filters
In a race towards the post-reality era, TikTok are leading the way. Image filters are now at a stage where they trigger visceral emotions and
A metaverse-inspired poem
Sometimes I sit down and play around with words. Yesterday was one of those times. Alt-universe I wouldnt’ say I’m risk averse but aren’
Trump debates Trump by Justin T Brown
Yet another video is about to make the rounds without crediting the original creator. The maker in this case is Justin T Brown, who has
How black squares in social media are defeating their own purpose
Nobody truly seems to know where it started, although Brittany Packnett Cunningham has a good theory [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA76FVRHkwo/?igshid=dvyz7ygt5lje], but
Waking up in the office
For anyone not used to working from home I understand it may feel odd, with quite a number of technical tools to get used to.
Hell Turdy
An ode to all the regrettable typos in hurried e-mails. Because you know they truly happened.