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Friedemann Bürgel
@friedepeace.bsky.social
Freedom, Democracy and Dignity
Leadership, Opensource, digital sovereignty, critical thinker.
Amiga, @spreadpoint.net, retro computing and music enthusiast.
Music Video by Bernese artist ZEROPAGE
youtu.be/gKFJgG1MCMo
Zeropage - Better Hallucination
YouTube video by Zeropage
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November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Neues Positionspapier der @digitale-gesellschaft.ch zu „Digitale Souveränität“.
IT-Infrastruktur - einschliesslich Hardware, Software und Daten - soll in der Schweiz von Fachkräften vor Ort betreibbar und anpassbar sein, ohne Abhängigkeit vom Ausland.
www.digitale-gesellschaft.ch/uploads/2025...
www.digitale-gesellschaft.ch
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you have never left your hometown, exclusively consume products made in your country of residence, and have no interest in global affairs whatsoever: feel free to skip this one.
asiasociety.org/switzerland/...
STATE OF ASIA 2025
STATE OF ASIA, Asia Society Switzerland's yearly flagship conference, provides a condensed overview of current and future developments in Asia, and how they affect the world. It brings together our mo...
asiasociety.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Vintage Computer Festival 2025
8. + 9. November 10 - 18 Uhr, Enter Technikwelt in Derendingen
Exciting exhibits, talks and workshops as well as access to the museum exhibition
Large vintage computing flea market
vintagecomputerfestival.ch/en/home-en/
Vintage Computer Festival Solothurn 2025
Immerse yourself in the Vintage Festival Solothurn - with retro exhibitions, games and talks. An unforgettable event full of nostalgia and inspiration!
vintagecomputerfestival.ch
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Stay attuned to your team members’ frustrations, ask for their input on decisions that affect their work, and pay attention to their career progress and well-being.
Small, consistent actions matter. Remove obstacles where you can, and treat people like they matter.
hbr.org/2025/10/empl...
Employee Discontent Is on the Rise. Here’s What to Do About It.
Recent data shows that discontent is a growing problem in today’s workplaces. While budget constraints, corporate policies, and market conditions are often beyond your reach, you can control how you l...
hbr.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Modern authoritarian propaganda can be entertaining, provocative and contradictory, designed to confuse and distract rather than convince and persuade. The idea is often not to motivate people, but to demotivate them.
anneapplebaum.substack.com/p/you-are-no...
You Are Not Supposed to Believe in Anything
The New Propaganda
anneapplebaum.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Swiss software industry is facing increasing pressure and shows less confidence for 2025. Profit margins are declining from 9.1% in 2023 to 6.4% in 2024. In terms of employment, companies anticipate a largely stagnant development over the coming years.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Reposted by Friedemann Bürgel
It's a video about starting again. Rebuilding a network here after Elon Musk took it from all of us on X to serve his ego.
November 14, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Reposted by Friedemann Bürgel
Wird heute im Anschluss an das Treffen von Trump und Xi der tiktok-Deal final verkündet?

Was bisher bekannt ist:

www.digitalpolitik.de/tiktok-ubern...
TikTok-Übernahme vollendet die mediale Gleichschaltung der USA
Ein Konsortium rund um die Tech-Oligarchen Larry Ellison (Oracle) und Marc Andreessen übernimmt 80% des US-Geschäftes von TikTok. Das berichtet das Wall Street Journal mit Verweis auf eine Einigung zw...
www.digitalpolitik.de
October 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Brought to you by not a mere Wizard, but the Wizard Extraordinaire …
www.amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2...
amiga-news.de - Picture gallery: Amiga prototype "Lorraine" at the Amiga 40
www.amiga-news.de
October 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Der kanadische Physiker Chris Ferrie zeigt in seinem Buch «Quanten-Bullshit» auf, wie das Wort «Quanten» von Pseudo­wissenschaften und alternativen Heils­versprechen gekapert wurde.
www.republik.ch/2025/01/03/d...
«Die Quantenphysik beschreibt nicht die Realität, sondern die Art und Weise, wie wir mit ihr interagieren»
Ein Interview mit Physiker Chris Ferrie über «Quanten-Bullshit».
www.republik.ch
October 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Some top-performing CEOs have rejected the hands-off model in favor of modeling behaviors and teaching frontline teams. Their approach isn’t micromanagement; it’s a disciplined, system-building style that fosters autonomy, clarity, and continuous improvement.
hbr.org/2025/11/the-...
The Surprising Success of Hands-On Leaders
Leadership theory suggests CEOs should focus on high-level issues such as strategy and resource allocation. These authors challenge this conventional wisdom by spotlighting CEOs who dive deep into day...
hbr.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Announcing a new remake of the Amiga 1200!
THEA1200 brings back the spirit of the early ’90s as an astonishingly accurate, full-sized recreation of one of the most loved home computers of its era, beautifully reimagined with HDMI and USB connectivity for a modern age.
youtu.be/p4aGhSoP7Rg
THEA1200 - Announcement (EN)
YouTube video by Retro Games
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Reposted by Friedemann Bürgel
Factories in China are running in near darkness. Robots lift, assemble, and deliver cars with zero human hands. The question isn’t whether machines are ready. It’s whether our leaders are.

Read my latest piece: When Machines Learn Faster Than We Lead.

www.linkedin.com/posts/mitchj...
October 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Heute erhielt Karl Schlögel den Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels.
Schlögels Rede ab ca. 49 m
www.zdf.de/play/intervi...
Friedenspreis 2025 für den Osteuropa-Historiker Karl Schlögel
Erleben Sie die Festrede von Karl Schlögel in der Paulskirche – ein Appell für Erinnerung, Verantwortung und europäische Solidarität.
www.zdf.de
October 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
How People Use ChatGPT by OpenAI 2025-09-15

'... We classify messages by conversation topic and find that “Practical Guidance,” “Seeking Information,” and “Writing” are the three most common topics
and collectively account for nearly 80% of all conversations ...'
cdn.openai.com/pdf/a253471f...
cdn.openai.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
HBR: How People Are Really Using Gen AI in 2025 --
The top 10 gen AI use cases in 2025 indicate a shift from technical to emotional applications, and in particular, a growth in areas such as therapy, personal productivity, and personal development.

hbr.org/2025/04/how-...
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM