Author: Melanie Almeida
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Leaving the GAFAMs and learning about privacy-focused digital life
In March, I had a fascinating conversation with a cybersecurity expert at a tech event. We covered a wide range of topics, including the Ukrainian War, U.S. and French politics, social media, and various anxiety-inducing issues. He explained the many ways governments can spy on us, thanks to the tech industry. I was shocked to…
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Learning the hard way from my first chess tournaments
At first, I wanted to write about my first chess tournament on January 11th. But procrastination got the best of me, and I’ve played in two more tournaments since then. Then, I thought about writing a long, detailed article on how I went from a beginner to a high ELO player (maybe 1600-1800). But a…
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Reviewing 2024
I attended Nesslabs‘ “Annual Year in Review” workshop this year. The last time I joined was in 2020, and I regret not making it an annual habit. But better late than never! This article is the result of this year’s workshop. On the work front, 2024 was a continuity and a conclusion of 2023’s challenges.…