Fear and loathing in AI (English)
Today, I take the journalistic liberty to present the travelogue of my journey into AI art. Gonzo journalism virtually, a form of journalism based on subjective experiences and emotions (just as I’ve handled in my recent articles). I’ll also briefly touch upon its founder, Hunter S. Thompson. Everything begins with a single word: /imagine. This […]
Double Life – On Avatars, PFPs, and (Secret) Second Identities (English)
I have a problem. I live a double life and have even come to enjoy it. At first, it felt odd and almost dubious when I decided to adopt a second identity. However, after much consideration, it seemed only sensible not to mix my new area of interest with my “real name” (for now), I […]
Into the Metaverse, with a vengeance! (English)
Caution, today it gets philosophical; almost esoteric. After the year has recently come to an end, the “buzzword” Metaverse can certainly already be crowned as the (taboo) word of the year. Not a magazine that hasn’t brought some “far-out” cover story in the last few months; mostly featuring the image of someone wearing an VR […]
By the Power of Ledger (English)
As I take the Ledger out of its exceptionally sleek packaging, the silver card with the inscription “TRUST YOURSELF” immediately catches my eye. And as it is often the case with things that seem trivial at first glance but contain a wealth of philosophy at their core, the phrase catches me with a slight delay. […]